For EMT-I, employers generally report that it is a little difficult to find inexperienced but qualified applicants, and somewhat difficult to find qualified applicants with prior experience. This indicates a somewhat competitive outlook for job seekers without prior experience, and a good outlook for those who are fully experienced. For Paramedics, employers generally report that it is a little difficult to find applicants who meet their hiring standards. This indicates a somewhat competitive outlook for qualified job seekers. There are approximately 100-150 emergency medical technicians and paramedics currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
Many jobs are union.
Less than 10 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. For EMT-I, contact the County Emergency Medical Services Office for information. For Paramedic, most recent hires have completed 1-2 years of college. For EMT-I, most employers do not require prior experience. For Paramedic, most employers require 6-12 months of prior experience, although they are sometimes willing to accept training as a substitute for experience.