Thank you for your interest in the position of Firefighter Recruit. Applicants for this positon are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your completed responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your qualifications and must be completed properly in order to be given full consideration for the next phase in the selection process.
You MUST upload copies of the certification/licenses to your FCTC profile by the last date for filing, April 17, 2020. Please do not upload any documents to your Alameda County Application. Late Submissions will not be accepted.
Alameda County will be receiving FCTC’s Statewide Eligibility List, which will have confirmation of the following candidate information: • Is 18 years of age or older • Possesses a valid California driver’s license • Has a high school diploma, GED or a higher level degree • Possesses a valid Cal- JAC CPAT within the last twelve months from the last day for filing • Receives a passing score of 70% or above on the FCTC Written Test • Has California EMT or AEMT certification active and unrestricted by the last day for filing of the application; or • California Paramedic License active and unrestricted by the last day for filing of the application if applicable
For questions regarding the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List, please call 1-877-648-2728
By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you understand the information noted above.
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No
1
Did you graduate from high school or do you possess an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Educational Development Certificate (State of California), or a higher level degree from an accredited college or university?
Yes
No
[LICENSE]
2
Do you have a valid California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT or AEMT) Certificate, or California Paramedic License, that is active and unrestricted? Your certificate/license must be valid by the last day for filing for this recruitment.
Yes
No
3
Please check all that apply. (IF NONE OF THE BOXES ARE CHECKED, IT WILL BE ASSUMED THAT YOU DO NOT POSSESS ANY OF THESE AND YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.)
California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate
California Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Certificate
California Paramedic License (EMT-P)
4
Do you possess a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate issued within the last twelve months from the last day for filing?
Yes
No
5
Do you possess a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License?
Yes
No
[SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS]
6
Are you at least 18 years of age?
Yes
No
7
The following Special Requirements are also needed to meet the Minimum Qualifications:
Being able to successfully pass a thorough background investigation, medical examination (NFPA 1582) and psychological examination
Must be eligible to obtain a Department of Energy security clearance
Those hired as firefighter-paramedics must be able to successfully obtain Alameda County Paramedic accreditation (EMSA Policy 2000)
To the best of your knowledge, do you believe you would meet these Special Requirements?
Yes
No
[The following questions are being asked to determine if you possess any of the "Desirable Qualifications". A response of "NO" to any of the questions in this section is not disqualifying.]
8
Will you have successfully completed the California State Fire Marshal approved Firefighter I course by the last day for filing?
Yes
No
9
Do you have current experience in the Alameda County Fire Department Reserve Program or in a similar program sponsored by a municipal fire agency?
Yes
No
9a
If you selected "Yes" in response to Question 9, please check what applies:
I have current experience in the Alameda County Fire Department Reserve Program.
I have current experience in a similar program sponsored by a municipal fire agency.
If your current experience is in a similar program sponsored by a municipal fire agency, please list the agency:
Human Resource Services Department