Fire Cadet

Definition

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Becoming an Alhambra Fire Cadet may provide an opportunity to earn paramedic school sponsorship through the Fire Paramedic Intern position in the future.

Our Volunteer Cadet Program is a great way for future firefighters to learn more about their profession from the inside. It's a way of separating yourself from your competition and improving your skills and chances of getting hired. It's not a guarantee. But we have a great tradition of seeing the cadets who work hard in the program getting hired by us or other agencies.

Essential Job Functions

WHAT IS EXPECTED:

Volunteer to work at least three 24 hour shifts per month. Cadets will perform all routine duties similar to those assigned to sworn firefighters.

CADET PROGRAM BENEFITS:

Working on an RA, Engine, or Truck Company on actual 911 emergency calls

Training, keeping your skills fresh and learning ne ones

Cadets receive the same training as our on-duty personnel

Making contacts in your profession and staying in touch with hiring processes in the fire service

The Alhambra Fire Department often hires exclusively from our list of cadets, improving your chance for hire

Receiving first-hand experience in fire stations as a volunteer cadet

Building your resume to improve your chances for hire

Qualification Guidelines

WHO IS ELIGIBLE:

Men and women who have graduated from a state certified fire academy or have a valid Firefighter I certificate. Possess a current EMT certificate. Applicants must have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, with insurance, be at least 18 years old and be a U.S. citizen.

Licenses and Certificates

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Paramedic certified, currently in a paramedic prep course, scheduled to start a paramedic training program, or currently in paramedic school.

ACCOMMODATION:

Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days prior to the examination date.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Alhambra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.