EMS Cadre Instructor

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 SOPs
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Minimum of standard rating on current performance appraisal

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

To apply go to . Interested personnel are to submit the following:

• Online application - Application mustshow 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 TBD

TENTATIVE 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 Presentation
• TBD EMS Instructor Orientation

CHANGE IN SCHEDULING/PROCESS:
If there is a change in the selection process Human Resources will notify all affected candidates.

QUESTIONS:
Should you have further questions or need additional clarification please contact EMS Department Fire Captain/Paramedic Rich Lee via email or at .

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the recruiting software or uploading documents please contact Brad Stephens Senior Human Resources Analyst at or via telephone at .

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:
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 no later than 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.

NOTE:
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

EQUAL OPPORTUNIY EMPLOYER:
The Orange County Fire Authority is a Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.