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The Paramedic
Academy is modeled after the Metro Fire Academy by using a structured
format, requiring students to wear uniforms, adhering to a code of
conduct, and maintaining high ethical and educational standards. This is
a highly regarded training program with a track record of producing
quality graduates.
Students in this program are employed by the District
full time enabling them to maintain their focus on the rigors of the
program. The program begins with the delivery of the prerequisites which
include anatomy & physiology, calculations and EMT 1 field experience.
The program is then broken into three main phases beginning with the
didactic phase, transitioning to the clinical phase and ending with the
field internship phase.
Students must successfully complete each phase before
proceeding to the next phase. The Fire District will cover all expected
direct costs associated with student tuition, textbooks, uniforms,
immunization and full benefits. This program prepares participants to
pass the National Registry Paramedic exam and enter the Metro Fire Academy
as a Recruit Firefighter for the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.
Successful program participants will be offered a place in a subsequent
Fire Academy.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Be at least 18 years of age at the time of acceptance into
the program
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Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
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Be a citizen of the United States
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Possess a valid California Driver License
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Be a current Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT-I)
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Pass the District’s hiring and pre-employment screening
process
The Commitment:
This program requires full time dedication. Your
work schedule is centered around the classroom and the field experience
required for students to become licensed paramedics. The rigorous
schedule, and study time necessary to successfully complete this program
makes it extremely difficult to supplement your income with other
employment. This program requires a minimum 12-month commitment.
Selection Criteria:
The following screening process is employed to
determine the most qualified candidates for hire:
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Written entrance level exam
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The IAFF/IAFC Candidate Physical Abilities
Test (CPAT)
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Structured oral interview
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Extensive
background investigation
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Psychological examination
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Medical examination
EMS Values
Safety Do it safe
Safety for the employee, the team, the
patient, and the citizenry.
Effectiveness
Do it right
Be competent in the skills you need to
perform at your highest level under adverse and chaotic environments.
Efficiency
Do it fast
Time matters when a life is in your
hands.
Teamwork Do it together
We started together this morning, the
tasks require us to pull together, let’s go home together to out families
at the end of our shift. Many hands make light work.
Compassion Do it with heart
You cannot do this job without a
servant’s heart. Human life deserves dignity and respect. |
