Firefighter/Paramedic (Entry-Level)

Examples of Duties

• Responds to fire, medical, rescue, and hazardous materials incidents to protect life, property, and the environment.
• Suppresses and controls emergencies to limit damage and reduce injury or loss of life.
• Engages in and values community involvement.
• Deploy hoses, set ladders, ventilate, enter structures, extinguish fires, and rescue victims.
• Operate pneumatic and auxiliary equipment like generators and pumps.
• Assist with vehicle inspections, equipment testing, and maintenance.
• Maintain and clean fire station facilities and equipment.
• Participate in public relations, fire and safety education, and fire prevention activities.
• Investigate fire scenes, preserve evidence, and provide observations to investigators.
• Perform general maintenance of fire station facilities and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Current full-time firefighter/paramedic with at least six months of experience working as a paramedic in a 911 transporting agency.
• Valid California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certificate (preferred).
• Valid California Paramedic License.
• Valid ACLS, PALS or PEPP, PHTLS or ITLS, and BLS for Healthcare Provider certifications.
• Valid California Driver's License with a DMV Firefighter Endorsement.

Licenses and Certifications

• California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certification (preferred).
• Certificate of Completion from a Firefighter Academy accredited by California State Fire Training.
• Valid California Paramedic License.
• Valid ACLS certification.
• Valid PALS or PEPP certification.
• Valid PHTLS or ITLS certification.
• Valid BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Valid California Driver's License with DMV Firefighter Endorsement.

Other Requirements

• Free of felony convictions.
• Successfully pass a department pre-employment screening process including psychological evaluation, medical examination, and full background investigation.
• Subject to mandatory call back at any time.

Selection Process

All completed applications with attachments of the required certifications will be reviewed. The most qualified candidates will be invited for an oral board interview and paramedic assessment. Candidates that pass this stage will be placed on an Eligibility List. Top ranked applicants on the eligibility list will be invited to the Chief's interview. Interviews will be scheduled immediately following the oral board and paramedic assessment. Applicants passing the Chief's interview and selected to continue in the hiring process will be provided a conditional offer of employment and will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation. Final Offers of Employment will be made to applicants passing the background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation.

Application

Submit your application by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. A complete application must include attachments of the following:

• California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification (preferred).
• Certificate of Completion from a Firefighter Academy accredited by a California State Fire Training facility.
• California Paramedic License.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS or PEPP certification.
• PHTLS or ITLS certification.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Valid California Driver's License with DMV Firefighter Endorsement.

Background, Psych and Medical Evaluation

Applicants passing the Chief's interview and selected to continue in the hiring process will be provided a conditional offer of employment and will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation. Final Offers of Employment will be made to applicants passing the background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation.

Salary and Benefits

• $128,804 - $172,531 (including 11.5% Paramedic Pay, Holiday and Uniform Allowance)
• Holiday Pay: In lieu of having time off for holidays, employees receive additional special compensation at a rate of seven [7] hours of straight-time pay each pay period for 13 observed holidays.
• Uniform Allowance: $38.46 per pay period.
• In addition, City will reimburse employees for the cost of repairs to uniforms damaged in the line of duty.
• Longevity Pay: 2.5% - 10% of base pay. Eligibility for Longevity Pay starts at 9 years of City service time.
• Retirement: The City participates in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) with a 3% at 55 formula, three-year average final compensation, with employees contributing 13% for Classic members, and 2.7% at 57 formula, three-year average final compensation, with employee contributing 14.75% for new PEPRA members.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary 457 Pre-Tax & After-Tax plans available for employees.
• Retiree Health Savings Plan: Employee only contributions based on years of service.
• Medical Plan: The City offers a choice of HMO, PPO, or EPO plans, along with a generous premium contribution of up to $3,039.04 for family coverage. The city pays 100% of the Kaiser plan.
• Dental: City paid.
• In addition, City will reimburse 60% of Ortho-related medical expenses up to $1,500 per qualifying dependent per lifetime.
• Vision: City offers plans with employee premium rates ranging from $12.88 for Employee Only to $36.34 for Family coverage.
• Medicare: Employee contributes 1.45% with employer match.
• Leaves: Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Education Reimbursement.

Supplemental Questions

Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate?
By clicking "Yes," I certify that I possess and will submit a valid California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification and have attached it to my application.
If you answered "yes" to having at least six months of experience working as a full-time paramedic in a 911 transporting agency, please briefly elaborate on your experience including your position(s) held, length of time, and employer(s).
By clicking "Yes," I certify that I possess a valid California Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) certification that is valid (dated within the past 1 year at the time of application) and have attached it to my application.
By clicking "yes" I certify that I possess a valid California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification and have attached it to my application.
By clicking "yes" I certify that I possess a valid BLS for Healthcare Provider certification and have attached it to my application.
By clicking "yes" I certify that I possess a valid PALS or PEPP certification and have attached them to my application.
By clicking "yes" I certify that I possess a valid PHTLS or ITLS certification and have attached it to my application.
By clicking "yes" I certify that I possess a valid ACLS certification and have attached it to my application.
This position requires a valid California Driver's License with ability to obtain a DMV Firefighter Endorsement. Do you possess a valid California Driver's License or, if not, do you understand you will be required to obtain one prior to being hired?
Certify that, by clicking "YES", the answers I have provided on this Supplemental Questionnaire are true and accurate. If it is determined that the answers I have provided are not true and accurate it would disqualify me from participation in the recruitment process, and if hired, could result in termination of employment.