Career guide · California
How to Become a Female EMT / Paramedic in California
16 active openings· pay $57k–$94k/yr
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See exactly where you stand against EMS Physical Readiness Assessment standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free EMT / Paramedic readiness assessmentCalifornia EMT / Paramedic requirements
The core documents and certifications most California departments expect from emt / paramedic candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓EMT-Basic certification
- ✓AEMT or Paramedic cert (if req.)
- ✓CPR / BLS certification
- ✓NREMT card / State EMS license
- ✓Physical exam clearance letter
- ✓Background check authorization
EMS Physical Readiness Assessment fitness standards
EMS Physical Readiness Assessment benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 20 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 20 reps | 35 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:30 | 14:00 |
| Functional Lift (Patient Weight) | 125 lbs | 165 lbs |
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The California hiring process
Insight from tracked California departments like Los Angeles County EMS.
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Open emt / paramedic jobs in California
16 live openings, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Sacramento
NORCAL Ambulance · Sacramento, CA
On-Site EMT & First Responder (PRN) - Fitness Exams
Cape Fox Corporation · Santa Barbara, CA
Short-Term Worker - Emergency Medical Technician Lab
Chaffey College · Chino, CA
SLH Emergency Medical Technician
Alameda Health Sytem · San Leandro, CA
Emergency Response Paramedic
AMR · Buellton, CA
Emergency Response Paramedic
AMR · Santa Cruz, CA
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) San Jose
NORCAL Ambulance · San Jose, CA
PD First Aid Provider Staff (EMT) **On-call position**
Momentum for Health · Palo Alto, CA
Medical Technician(EMT,CNA, or MA)
Clear Behavioral Health · Torrance, CA
Emergency Medical Technician
Rural Metro Fire · South San Francisco, CA
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (PARAMEDIC/MVO)
Department of the Army · Fort Irwin, California, CA
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (MVO)
Department of the Army · Fort Irwin, California, CA
Emergency Medical Technician - 30 Days PTO + Full Benefits
US ARMY · Montclair, CA
FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC)
US Navy · Bridgeport, CA
FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC)
U.S. Marine Corps · Barstow, CA
Paramedic
AMR · Santa Cruz, CA
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