EMS Cadre Instructor
orange county fire authorityIrvine (CA)
About the role
EMS Training Cadre Recruitment The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Training Cadre recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current, full-time, OCFA Fire Captains, Fire Apparatus Engineers, and non-probationary Firefighters will be accepted. The EMS Department is currently accepting applications for EMS Training Cadre to establish an eligibility list to fill current EMS Training Cadre vacancies. EMS Training Cadre members will remain on their assigned schedules and work on an overtime/special assignment basis. The EMS Training Cadre will be comprised of highly motivated operations personnel who will assist the EMS Department with various training programs as needed. Those selected for this opportunity will work alongside the Nurse Educators and other EMS staff to assist with EMS training including but not limited to: paramedic accreditation academies, recruit academies, ACCD training, paramedic skills maintenance, and EMS TAG. Instructors will be required to attend an OCFA EMS Instructor Orientation and periodic train-the-trainer classes as required. The minimum qualification for selection will include: Current, OCFA Fire Captain, Fire Apparatus Engineer, or non-probationary Firefighter Possession of a current health care provider CPR card Strong knowledge of the OCMEDS system, OCEMS policies and OCFA SOPsStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively Minimum of standard rating on current performance appraisal To apply, go to www.ocfa.org. Interested personnel are to submit the following: Online application - Application must show current OCFA experience All materials listed above must be submitted no later than: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm (noon) Examination Process: Oral interview and EMS Presentation – Topics TBDTentative Schedule of Events: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm (noon) - Last day to Submit Online Application Week of October 19, 2026 - Oral interviews and EMS PresentationTBD – EMS Instructor Orientation If there is a change in the selection process, Human Resources will notify all affected candidates. Should you have further questions or need additional clarification, please contact EMS Department Fire Captain/Paramedic Rich Lee via email or at (949) 987-8922. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the recruiting software or uploading documents, please contact Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at Bradstephens@ocfa.org no later than 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at Bradstephens@ocfa.org no later than 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process. The Orange County Fire Authority is a Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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