🚑EMSOccasional Hiring
Los Angeles County EMS (LACoFD EMS)
📍 Los Angeles County, CA
Salary Range
$60,000–$100,000 (firefighter-paramedic)
Entry Exam
NREMT Paramedic
Timeline
6–18 months
Hiring Status
Occasional Hiring
💪 Physical Standards
CPAT required for firefighter-paramedic position. Paramedic-only track has separate requirements.
📋 Background Requirements
- ✓18 years or older
- ✓High school diploma or GED
- ✓NREMT Paramedic certification
- ✓Valid CA EMT/paramedic license
- ✓Valid driver's license
⏱️ Hiring Timeline
6–18 months
📌 Notes & Context
LA County operates a firefighter-paramedic model. Paramedic certification is required before hire. Competitive process.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
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$60,000
5-Year Salary
$82,000
10-Year Salary
$100,000
Pension
Defined Benefit (pension)
Vests at 5 years
Health Insurance
full
Dental & Vision
✓ Included
Vacation Days/yr
15 days
Sick Days/yr
12 days
Uniform Allowance
$1,000/year
Estimated Take-Home Pay
~$3,700/mo (starting, after deductions)
⚠️ Estimate — verify with LACoFD. CalPERS pension. Firefighter-paramedic model. Paramedic cert required.
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