Firefighter Trainee

Firefighter Trainee This position is with the City of Bakersfield, Fire Division, Fire Safety Services. The salary for Firefighter Trainee - Days is $3,892.03 / Monthly. Upon Academy Graduation - Firefighter - Suppression: $6,367.82 - $8,101.91 / Monthly. This is a non-sworn trainee classification. Under close supervision and in a learning capacity, incumbents attend the department's recruit academy and receive training on emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials, and the various phases of fire prevention and suppression; learns the functions performed by the fire department; and performs other work as required.

Virtual Information Sessions (Optional): October 1st, 2026, 5:30 PM. Teams Meeting ID: 259 499 189 449 545 Passcode: 2n7XW34s

Essential duties include: performing tasks under close supervision and in a learning capacity, attending the department's recruit academy, receiving training on emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials, and fire prevention and suppression, learning the functions performed by the fire department, and performing other work as required.

Minimum qualifications include: graduation from high school or GED equivalent, at least 18 years of age, possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license at time of appointment, possession of a current and valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician 1 (EMT-1) Certificate or current and valid National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification or higher, possession of a Biddle or Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) issued within 12 months of the filing deadline, possession of a passing written test score issued by the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) issued within 12 months of the filing deadline, and must be able to pass a background check.

Desirable qualifications include: Paramedic Certificate and completed college level coursework/degree in Fire Science or related field.

Non-smoking requirement: Prospective employees will be required to sign an affidavit indicating that they have not smoked during the twelve (12) month period prior to hiring by the City. Further, they will agree that they will not smoke, either on or off duty, during the term of their employment with the City. Violation of the non-smoking agreement will result in disciplinary action.