Fireline Paramedic - Wildland Support
We are seeking knowledgeable, hardworking Paramedics to join our team supporting firefighters and support crews out on wildfires! You will work on 4x4 ambulances, 4x4 mobile treatment centers, UTVs, and mobile medical units (clinics) assessing injuries and administering emergency medical care.
Compensation:
Earn $35.23 - $38.64 per hour (16 hour days), which equates to $775.06-$1,081.92 per day (average over 7 days)
401(k) employer contribution match, 100% up to 3% and 50% match over 3% up to 5%; once qualified
Responsibilities:
Transport injured or sick individuals from the fireline to fire camp or medical facilities
Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish first aid procedures
Administer prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle
Knowledge of pathophysiology and related disease processes of the acute patient
Care for your equipment and vehicle by completing daily, weekly and monthly checks, and report issues promptly
Communicate and develop interpersonal relationships with your medical unit leaders and other interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Qualifications:
Ambulance and EMS experience preferred
Wilderness medicine experience preferred
Function independently and comfortably in the wilderness setting
Self-motivated to learn about the ins and outs of the fire industry
Able to stay calm in stressful situations and call-in multiple resources as needed
Able to stay organized and follow a chain of command (ICS)
Trustworthy and forthcoming
Able to work 14-21 days in a row
Able to camp out and sleep in a tent
Requirements before hire:
California Paramedic License with Sierra-Sacramento Valley Accreditation by May 1, 2026
Current BLS, ACLS and PALS Certifications by May 1, 2026
Ambulance Drivers Certification (if CA driver’s license) and a Clean Driving Record
Attend our Fireline EMS Conference in April 2026 (invites are sent after first interview)
Incident Safety Awareness for the Hired Vendor Class (available in-house at our Fireline EMS Conference)
RT-130 | Wildland Fire Safety Annual Conference (available in-house at our Fireline EMS Conference)
S-270 - Basic Air Ops (available in-house at our Fireline EMS Conference)
NWCG Work Capacity Test at the arduous level: 3 mile walk under 45 minutes while carrying a 45 pound pack (available in-house at our Fireline EMS Conference)
Requirements before first day of work:
S-130 - Firefighter Training (online)
L-180 Human Factors in Wildland Fire Service (online)
S-190 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (online)
ICS - 100 | Introduction to the Incident Command System (online)
ICS - 200 | Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (online)
ICS - 700 | An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (online)
ICS - 800 | An Introduction to National Response Framework (online)
Perks:
Work alongside fun, outdoorsy co-workers from all over the country
Live anywhere (so long as you have reliable transportation to get to our home base in Mount Shasta, CA when called out)
Work on 4x4 ambulances, 4x4 mobile treatment centers, UTVs, and mobile medical clinics
Work and sleep outdoors
Meals provided