Fire Department · Career
Santee Fire Department
Santee, CA · San Diego County
Pay scale
| Firefighter Paramedic | $91,383–$120,302/yr |
| Emergency Medical Technician | $21/hr |
| Fire EMS Intern | $16–$20/hr |
The City of Santee is hiring EMTs at $20.86 per hour for both part-time and full-time roles. This is a continuous recruitment requiring a high school diploma, California EMT-B certification with San Diego County accreditation, and a valid CA Class C driver's license with an ambulance driver certificate.
The City of Santee is hiring part-time Fire EMS Interns at $16.00 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18 and possess a current CPR card and a California EMT license with San Diego County accreditation.
Join the City of Santee as a Fire Recruit earning $78,537.15 annually, transitioning to Firefighter Paramedic upon completing academy training. Requires California paramedic license with San Diego County accreditation and CPR/ACLS certification at hire. This is a continuous recruitment.
Santee Fire Department serves the East County San Diego community of Santee, covering about 16.5 square miles and a population near 60,000. The department began in 1956 as a county fire protection district and became a municipal department after the City of Santee incorporated in 1980.
Operations run out of three stations (Stations 4, 5, and 20) and are built around advanced life support. On a typical shift the department fields a shift battalion chief overseeing three paramedic assessment engine companies, one paramedic assessment truck company, and two 24-hour paramedic transport ambulances, alongside fire suppression, rescue, vegetation management, and emergency preparedness work.
Santee carries an ISO Class 1 Public Protection Classification, the top rating awarded to fire agencies. The department frames its work around a set of stated values: Family, Empathy, Trust, Adaptability, and Grit.
MissionPositively impacting our community through empowerment and sacrifice.
Santee recruits through the City of Santee's NEOGOV/GovernmentJobs portal, where fire roles such as Firefighter/Paramedic, EMT, and Fire EMS Intern are posted when recruitments open. At the time of writing no fire openings were listed; the city notes that when a position is not shown, the recruitment has closed or been canceled.
All applicants apply online for each specific position. Candidates should watch the careers portal for new postings and can reach the city's Human Resources office for accommodations or questions.
How do I apply for a firefighter job with Santee?
The City of Santee posts fire and EMS positions on its NEOGOV/GovernmentJobs portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/santee. You apply online for each specific position; if a role is not listed, that recruitment is closed or canceled.
What fire roles does Santee hire for?
Postings have included Firefighter/Paramedic, EMT, Fire EMS Intern, and Crossing Guard positions. Availability varies with open recruitments.
Does Santee provide paramedic-level and transport service?
Yes. The department runs paramedic assessment engine and truck companies plus two 24-hour paramedic transport ambulances, so advanced life support and patient transport are core to the job.
How large is the department a candidate would join?
Santee Fire operates three stations (Stations 4, 5, and 20), protecting about 60,000 residents across roughly 16.5 square miles, and holds an ISO Class 1 rating.
Who can I contact with questions about fire employment?
Fire Administration can be reached at 619-258-4100 ext. 207 or FireInfo@cityofsanteeca.gov, at 10601 Magnolia Avenue, Building 5, Santee, CA 92071. Application/accommodation questions can go to city Human Resources at 619-258-4100.