Firefighter Trainee

Salary (during academy): $5,974.80 per month Salary (first day of the pay period following academy graduation): $6,763.12 per month (Base Salary Step 1) $608.68 (9% EMT Pay)* = $7,371.80 per month * Additional bonus pay may be applicable after academy graduation, depending on eligibility criteria specified in Article XXIV, Section 2 of the OCPFA Local 3631 MOU (https://storageocfaprod001.blob.core.windows.net/blobocfaprod01/2025/02/OCFA-and-Local-3631-Final-RESTATED-Agreement-May-9-2023.pdf) . The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter Trainee. Please review the entire recruitment bulletin for important information before applying. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple future academies. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.: Last day to apply on-line March 21, 2026 - April 12, 2026: Biddle Physical Agility Test coordinated by the OCFA (possession of a current Biddle Physical Ability Certificate ...