DESCRIPTION This recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment.  ONLY applications from current, qualified non-probationary (all ranks) OCFA Fire Captains, Fire Apparatus Engineers, and Firefighter personnel will be accepted. THE POSITION The EMS and Training Division is now recruiting to fill multiple Firefighter Academy Instructor positions for upcoming firefighter academies.  This position requires a forty-hour workweek schedule (4/10 Monday through Thursday). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential functions of Firefighter Academy Instructors include, but are not limited to: Delivering instruction of SFT Firefighter 1 and 2 and OCFA specific curricula Ensuring the safety of students and faculty during all course-related activities Conducting recruit evaluations Conducting and proctoring tests and measurements based on minimum standards Maintaining training spaces and resources required to deliver quality instruction...

DESCRIPTION This Operations Training and Promotions Division recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. ONLY   applications from current, OCFA Fire Captains and non-probationary Fire Apparatus Engineers will be accepted. This recruitment will be used to fill Academy Assistant Coordinator and Academy Instructor vacancies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operations Training and Promotions is now recruiting a Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE) Academy 44 and 45 Instructor Staff for the upcoming FAE Academies. This position requires a nineteen (19) week forty-hour work week schedule (4/10 Monday through Thursday). The FAE Academy 44 and 45 Instructor Staff are eligible for Staff Assignment Pay (SAP) and Staff Incentive Pay (SIP). Please refer to the OCPFA IAFF - Local 3631 Memorandum of Understanding (Article XXIV, Section 2,(I), Page 105) for additional information. The FAE Academy Assistant Coordinator and Instructor Staff commitment begins December...

DESCRIPTION This Operations Training and Promotions Division recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current, non-probationary OCFA Fire Captains will be accepted. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operations Training and Promotions is recruiting a Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE) Academy 44 and 45 Coordinator. This position requires twenty-four (24) week administrative assignment (based on department needs) with a forty-hour work week schedule (4/10 Monday through Thursday). The FAE Academy Coordinator is eligible for Staff Assignment Pay (SAP) and Staff Incentive Pay (SIP). Please refer to the OCPFA IAFF - Local 3631 Memorandum of Understanding (page 105) for additional information. The FAE Academy Coordinator commitment begins December 11, 2026, and concludes on May 16, 2027. The first day of Academy 44 begins January 11, 2027, and concludes on March 4, 2027. Academy 45 begins March 22, 2027, and concludes May 13, 2027....

DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE POSITION:  The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Finance Department is searching for a highly effective Accounting Manager to join our team! The ideal candidate will be  Able to exhibit the highest level of professionalism, providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment on highly complex issues.  Able to demonstrate political awareness, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to communicate at all levels of the OCFA effectively. Knowledge of principles and practices of public agency finance, including general and governmental accounting, auditing, and reporting functions. Experience with the principles of agency budgetary, contract administration, administrative practices, and general principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area. Experience preparing an...

DESCRIPTION This classification will receive the following base wage increases: 4.5% effective March 19, 2027 4.5% effective March 17, 2028 4.5% effective March 16, 2029 4.5% effective March 15, 2030 4.5% effective March 14, 2031 CLOSING DATE: This is a continuous  recruitment with a first application review of Tuesday, September 1, 2026 .  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early in the recruitment process. Recruitment and Selection Schedule of Events: First Application Review: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Oral Interview: Week of October 5, 2026  Check Flight: TBD – Will depend on candidate and OCFA Aircraft availability  Fire Chief's Interview:  TBD – depends on completion of candidate’s Check Flight Hire Date: TBD  Dates listed above are subject to change based on the needs of the Authority. THE POSITION The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently accepting applications for the...

DESCRIPTION The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently accepting applications for Firefighter Paramedic - Professional Experience.  Candidates must agree to a two-year assignment in a paramedic post position . Please review the entire recruitment bulletin for important information before applying.  Salary (during academy): $8,312.57* per month (Step 7 of Firefighter Classification) + 9% EMT Bonus =  $9,060.70* per month Salary upon paramedic accreditation/activation (approximately week 22 of employment): $8,312.57* per month (Step 7 of Firefighter Classification) + 9% EMT Bonus + 17.5% Paramedic Bonus = $10,515.40* per month 24-Month  Salary Outlook: Effective July 21, 2029, a candidate who is hired as part of this selection process, may be making up to  $13,385.44* per month (step 12, $10,376.31* + 9% EMT Bonus + 20% Paramedic Bonus). This salary does not include possible, future negotiated cost of living increases....

DESCRIPTION The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter Paramedic - Trainee.  Candidates must agree to a two-year assignment in a paramedic post position . Please review the entire recruitment bulletin for important information before applying.  Salary (during academy): $6,243.67* per month  + 9% EMT Bonus =  $6,805.60 per month Salary upon paramedic accreditation/activation (approximately week 22 of employment): $8,312.57 per month (Step 7 of Firefighter Classification) + 9% EMT Bonus + 17.5% Paramedic Bonus =  $10,515.40 per month 28-Month  Salary Outlook: Effective January 1, 2030, a candidate who is hired as part of this selection process, may be making up to  $13,385.44 per month (step 12, $10,376.31 + 9% EMT Bonus + 20% Paramedic Bonus).  *Estimate based on the following base salary adjustments this classification is scheduled to receive: 4.5%...