Oceanside Fire Department
Firefighter Paramedic
Meet Bradley Perry, a firefighter paramedic with the Oceanside Fire Department. This occupation is a great one for those interested in serving their community, who enjoyed doing a different task each and every day and who are able to master multiple skills so they are ready to respond to a variety of different calls. This video was made in collaboration with the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Center of Excellence.
CAREER SNAPSHOT
AVERAGE WAGE
$68,700/yr
*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee
OUTLOOK
Warm
This career has a stable demand. There may not be rapid growth, but employers are expected to continue hiring for these roles
INDUSTRY
Public Safety
The implementation of government policy and the management of public programs act as the bridge between political decisions and citizen services.