California Medical Assistance Team (CAL-MAT)

California Medical Assistance Team (CAL-MAT) Program

CAL-MAT are medical professionals who provide medical services, and non-medical professionals provide mission support services during disasters in California to close the gap between local and federal responses during major disaster medical events. CAL-MATs are modeled after the successful federal DMAT program, CAL-MATs are a group of trained medical and non-medical professionals organized, coordinated, and deployed by the State EMSA for rapid field medical response during disasters to support fire base camps, shelters, alternate care sites, mission support sites, and so much more. Members will typically deploy for 7 to 14 days and work 12 hours on an AM or PM shift during 24 operations. CAL-MAT members become paid temporary emergency hire (E-hire) state employees while activated to support disasters statewide in California. Medical and non – medical professionals statewide can join this program to ensure the constituents of California receive crucial patient care during disasters.

CAL-MAT E-Hire positions you can apply for and links to duty statements:

Medical Positions:

• Behavior Health Specialist II (pdf)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (pdf)
• Senior Psychologist (Health Facility) (Specialist) (pdf)
• Emergency Medical Technician (pdf)
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (pdf)
• Nurse Practitioner (pdf)
• Paramedic (pdf)
• Pharmacist – I (pdf)
• Physical Therapist (pdf)
• Physician Assistant (pdf)
• Physician and Surgeon (pdf)
• Staff Psychologist (Clinical) (pdf)
• Registered Nurse (pdf)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (pdf)

Non-Medical Positions:

• Staff Services Analyst (pdf)
• Associate Government Program Analyst (pdf)
• Health and Safety Officer (pdf)
• Office Technician General (pdf)
• Warehouse Worker (pdf)

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO BEGIN THE REGISTRATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS:

Registration and Application Information

We recommend that you have the following documents ready for upload during the electronic application process:

• Registered Nurses – Copy of Nursing College Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Final Transcript
• For all other occupations if applicable – Copy of your College Bachelor’, Master’s, or Final Transcript
• Completed State Application Form 678
• Completed DHV Registration
• Copy of Real ID Driver’s License (front and back; photo image preferred)
• Copy of Social Security Card (front and back; photo image preferred)
• Copy of California Paramedic License required (front and back; photo image preferred).
• Copy of CPR card required (front and back; photo image preferred).
• Copy of additional certificate/AHA cards (e.g., ACLS, PALS, etc.)(if applicable) – front and back; photo image preferred
• Copy of ICS training certificates (if applicable)
• Copy of Defensive Driver Training certificate (if applicable)
• Copy of Forklift Training certificate (if applicable)

Please note that if you have previously registered in the DHV system, you do not need to re-register.

Additional CAL-MAT Program information:

• CAL-MAT Program Brochure (pdf)
• CAL-MAT Paramedic Process Outline (pdf)
• CAL-MAT FAQ (pdf)
• Unit Administrative and Training Specialist and Medical Officer Positions (pdf)

CAL-MAT Deployment Information and Documents

• 2025 CAL-MAT Fire Camp Manual (pdf)
• Code of Conduct v5 9-9-20 (pdf)
• Uniform Requirements and Personal Gear Recommendations (pdf)
• California EMSA Response Timesheet (pdf)
• Authorization for Extra Hours Form 682 (pdf). Note: this must be approved and signed by CalFire Med weekly.
• Overtime Authorization Form 2297 (pdf)
• Travel Expense Claim Form 262 (pdf)
• Payee Data Record Form 204 (pdf)
• Payee Data Record Supplement Form 205 (pdf)
• Activity Log ICS Form 214 (pdf)
• DHV User Tips for Completed Trainings (pdf)
• External Users How to Create a New Pathways Account to DGS Defensive Drivers Training (pdf)
• EMSA Pocket Travel Guide (pdf)