We are one of the few departments that offer our members the opportunity to attend a Paramedic Training Program while on duty where they receive a higher edition and training at no cost to the member. Becoming a licensed paramedic adds a tremendous amount of value to the member's skill set and provides them the opportunity to perform advanced medical procedures on patients. The Los Angeles Fire Department has a partnership with UCLA and is capable of sending 45 members to paramedic school per year (15 per class).
Benefits of becoming a paramedic
- Opportunity to invest in training, personal development, and enhance emergency medical care
- 17.5% salary bonus
- Increased opportunity for promotion
- Ability to work as a paramedic on both fire companies and rescue ambulances
- Ability to work in the field on a 4/10 schedule on specialized EMS resources (Cycle Teams, APRUs, FRVs, ADRU, etc.)
- The workload of paramedic RAs has decreased while the workload of BLS RAs has decreased with the new dispatch algorithms
- In 2019, ALS calls went down 7.6%, while BLS calls went up 26%
Paramedic School
- Attendance will be on a full-time basis with a 4/10 schedule
- The program consists of four months of didactic, four weeks of clinical time, and two months (20 shifts) of a field internship
Requirements
- Minimum of two years as an LAFD firefighter by the first day of the selected class
- Current EMT certification
- Current Class B drivers license
- Pass the paramedic entrance tests (FISDAP) and EMT test
Interested members should contact the Paramedic Training Unit at (213) 893-9868
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