SFFD Recruitment - Eligible Candidates
Anticipated Timeline for H2/H3 Academy
*All dates subject to change.
H2 Firefighter Timeline
January
January 9: Final offers for class 137
January 30: Notifications for class 138 Command Staff Interviews to eligible candidates who participated in August 2025 Preliminary Panel Interviews
February
February 5: All candidates who received an invitation must respond RSVP to interview
February 9 to 27: Command Staff Interviews
Important Reminders About Your H2 Eligibility
- If selected for a Chief's Command Staff interview, you must present a valid CPAT that will remain current until 3 months prior to the academy start date.
- You must maintain both a valid EMT certification and driver's license with FCTC throughout the entire process.
- Keep your Fire Recruitment profile and DHR SmartRecruiters profile updated with current EMT and CPAT credentials.
H3 EMT/Paramedic Timeline
January
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January 16: L1#30 H-3 Application Closing Date
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January 16: L2#16 H-3 Application Closing Date
February
Tentative February 10 to 13: L1#30 EMT Written Test
Tentative February 10 to 13: L2#16 EMT Written Test (must complete and pass EMT Written Test to be eligible for the Paramedic Written Test below.)
Requirements: Candidates must bring valid CA driver's license, CA Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) card or CA Paramedic License, and verification of work experience hours letter.
Tentative February 25: L2#16 Paramedic Written Test
Requirements: Candidates must bring CA valid driver's license, CA Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (Paramedic) license, and verification of work experience hours letter.
March
- L1#29 Orientation
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L2#15 Orientation
- L1#29 EMT Recruit Academy starts
Tentative March 10 to 13: L1#30 Physical Ability Test
Tentative March 10 to 13: L2 #16 Physical Ability Test
For more information on the PAT, please review this video.
April
- L2#15 Paramedic Recruit Academy starts
Tentative April 14 to 17: L1#30 Panel Interviews
Tentative April 14 to 17: L2#16 Panel Interviews
May
Tentative L1#30 Chief's Command Staff Interviews
Tentative L2#16 Chief's Command Staff Interviews
Note: After Chief's Command Staff interviews, candidates may be selected to proceed through the hiring process to undergo a background investigation and a medical examination.
September
Tentative L1#30 Orientation
Tentative L2#16 Orientation
Tentative L1#30 EMT Recruit Academy starts
October
Tentative L2#16 Paramedic Recruit Academy starts
Important Reminders About Your H3 Eligibility
- You must maintain all applicable certificates and licenses, e.g. CA Driver's License, CA EMT certificate or CA Paramedic license, BLS CPR, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, etc., throughout the entire process.
- Ensure your EMS Recruitment portal profile and DHR SmartRecruiters profile are updated with current and valid information and applicable certificates and licenses.