What does it take to get hired as a Firefighter/Paramedic Recruit?1. Application - Apply during the open application period. It is important you get your application in early as the allotted numbers of applications often fill quickly. Applications, supplemental questions and FCTC documents will be reviewed and screened, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process.
2. A valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record - Attach DMV Printout obtained from an official California DMV Office - www.DMV.ca.gov). The online Driver Record is not an official document, but the City will accept either this or an official copy. The City will also accept an out of state/country DMV record. However, you will need to obtain a California State Driver’s License within 30 days of appointment.
3. Written Test - Pass the written test from the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center at FCTConline.org to be placed on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List. We will be pulling the list from FCTC on May 23, 2024. Click on the link above to register for upcoming exams and to learn more about the process.
4. Physical Agility - Must possess a valid Cal-JAC CPAT Card from FCTC or will need to participate in the City of Dixon Fire Department Physical Agility Exam.
5. Paramedic Skills Test - Qualifying candidates will be required to pass the Paramedic Skills test.
6. Oral Interview - The top-performing candidates will be invited to interview.
7. Chief's Interview - The top-performing candidates placed on the eligibility list will be invited to a Chief's interview.
8. Livescan – Candidates who pass the oral interview will then be fingerprinted (Livescan) at the Dixon Police Department.
9. Background - A hiring eligibility list will be presented to the Fire Department. The Department will determine which candidates will proceed to the background process. If selected, a comprehensive background investigation will be conducted.
10. Conditional Offer of Employment - The Department may extend a Conditional Offer of Employment, if your background meets the standards.
11. Pre-Employment Medical Exam - Qualifying candidates will be scheduled for a medical evaluation and a drug and alcohol screening.
12. Official Offer of Employment
13. Start the Academy
