Fire Department · Combination
La Habra Heights Fire Department
La Habra Heights, CA · Orange County
Pay scale
| Single-function Paramedic | $23/hr |
| Firefighter/Paramedic | $23/hr |
This is a volunteer Firefighter/EMT position requiring a high school diploma, CA Firefighter I Academy or FF1 certification, valid CA EMT Card, and a CA Class C Driver License with an endorsement requirement within 1 year.
The City of La Habra Heights is hiring a part-time Firefighter/Paramedic paying $23.16 per hour. Requires an active California Paramedic License, AHA BLS card, and CSFM Firefighter 1 certification.
The La Habra Heights Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time Fire Captain candidate pool requiring an active California State EMT card or Paramedic License. This position is limited to 960 hours annually and does not offer CalPERS or benefits.
The City of La Habra Heights is hiring a part-time Single-function Paramedic requiring an active State of California Paramedic License and valid AHA BLS card. This position requires obtaining Firefighter 1 certification within 18 months.
The La Habra Heights Fire Department provides 24/7 fire, medical, and emergency response to the rural hillside community of La Habra Heights in Los Angeles County. It is a compact operation built around a single engine company staffed by a Captain, an Engineer, and two Firefighter/Paramedics, supported by a brush patrol crewed daily by one or two volunteer firefighters.
The department runs approximately 650 calls for service each year. Roughly 90% are medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, accidents, and sudden illnesses, with about 75 fire incidents annually. Command staff provide duty-officer coverage when a Chief Officer response is needed.
Given the city's wildland-urban setting, the department places heavy emphasis on brush and fire-hazard mitigation, running an annual brush clearance program and maintaining two water-carrying apparatus for both structure and vegetation fires. It also administers a Paramedic Membership Program for residents.
MissionDedicated to protecting the lives, property, and environment of our rural community through prompt, professional, and compassionate emergency response.
Employment for the La Habra Heights Fire Department is handled through the City of La Habra Heights careers portal on GovernmentJobs.com. At the time of review there were no open positions posted, so prospective candidates should create an account, set up job alerts, and monitor the portal for firefighter and paramedic openings.
The department also fields a brush patrol staffed by volunteer firefighters, which serves as an entry point for community-based fire service. Questions about applications can be directed to info@lhhcity.org.
How do I apply for a job with the La Habra Heights Fire Department?
Applications are handled through the City of La Habra Heights careers portal on GovernmentJobs.com. Create an account, apply online, and set up email alerts to be notified when firefighter or paramedic positions open.
Are there firefighter openings right now?
At the time of review the city's careers portal showed no open positions. Check the portal regularly and set up job alerts, since postings appear as vacancies arise.
Does the department use volunteers?
Yes. The department's brush patrol is crewed daily by one or two volunteer firefighters, supplementing the career engine company.
What kind of calls does the department respond to?
The department runs about 650 calls for service a year. Roughly 90% are medical emergencies handled at the paramedic level, with about 75 fire incidents annually, including brush and vegetation fires.
How is the department staffed day to day?
Daily staffing centers on one engine company with a Captain, an Engineer, and two Firefighter/Paramedics, plus a brush patrol. Command staff provide duty-officer coverage for incidents needing a Chief Officer.
Who can I contact with application questions?
Questions about a submitted application can be directed to info@lhhcity.org, or you can reach the fire department at 562-694-8283.