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Santa Cruz County Fire Recruiting For Firefighter, Paramedic

The district also has two more job openings.

SANTA CRUZ, CA - The Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County is looking for its next hires.

The district is hiring for a Firefighter Paramedic, Defensible Space Inspector and a Defensible Space Inspector Trainee.

Covering 55 square miles, the district serves Aptos, Capitola, La Selva, Live Oak, Rio Del Mar and Soquel communities.

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Minimum requirements for the firefighter position include a high school diploma or GED, possession of a valid California driver’s license and current certifications. The district lists the salary as $7,769 to $8,016 monthly.

Follow this link for more on the Defensible Space Inspector positions.

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May 5 is the deadline to apply for all open positions within the district.

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