Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral)

About the role

The Albany, CA Fire Department is hiring Firefighter/Paramedics (Lateral). There are two (2) vacancies.

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Assists in all phases of fire suppression by deploying hoses, setting ladders, ventilating and entering structures to extinguish fires and rescue victims, and operating pneumatic and auxiliary equipment such as generators and pumps;
• Assists with the inspection of vehicles, equipment, and apparatus to ensure proper operation; assists with annual testing; performs routine and minor maintenance and repairs; identifies needs for major repairs; maintains maintenance records; and cleans and reloads equipment, tools, and apparatus following fire or emergency responses;
• Participates in public relations, fire and safety education, and fire prevention activities, including station tours, school programs, group events, fire drills, courtesy visits, and responding to phone inquiries;
• Maintains relevant skills, certifications, and familiarity with equipment and procedures through drills, training, and classes in fire suppression, prevention, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, technical rescue, extrication, physical fitness, and related areas;
• Performs general maintenance of fire station facilities and equipment, including installation, upkeep, and repair of electrical, electronic, and communication systems, and maintains clean living quarters, and other station areas.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: Possession of a High School diploma or GED equivalency, Six (6) months of experience working as a full-time paramedic in a 911 transporting agency is required at time of application, Be a current full-time firefighter/paramedic with at least one (1) year of experience and have successfully completed the agency's probationary period, Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification, Possession of a valid California Paramedic License, Possession of a valid ACLS certification, Possession of a valid PALS or PEPP certification, Possession of a valid PHTLS or ITLS certification, Possession of a valid BLS for Healthcare Provider certification, Possession of a valid California Driver's License with a DMV Firefighter Endorsement.

Qualifications

Positions in this classification must be free of felony convictions and successfully pass a department pre-employment screening process which include, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and full background investigation. Positions in this classification must work nights, weekends, holidays, and on a various shift configuration that will include 48-hour tours of duty. Positions are subject to mandatory call back at any time.

Benefits

• 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.
• In-Lieu Medical Alternative Benefit: With proof of insurance, eligible Employees will be credited with Elected Paid Leave. Unused accrued hours will be cashed out quarterly up to $3,506.58.
• Dental: City paid.
• 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: 5.54 hours per pay period increasing with years of service. Sick Leave: 6.92 hours per pay period. Up to 2,000 hours of unused sick leave can be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement. Bereavement Leave: Up to 7 calendar days with pay. Life Insurance: City pays the premium for a $50,000 term policy. Supplemental voluntary life insurance is available at the employee’s cost.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Set aside pre-tax funds for dependent care and out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
• Education Reimbursement: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year.

Pay

$128,804 - $172,531 (including 11.5% Paramedic Pay, Holiday and Uniform Allowance)

Schedule

Positions in this classification must work nights, weekends, holidays, and on a various shift configuration that will include 48-hour tours of duty.

Contact Information

To apply, submit your application by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. A complete application must include the following attachments: California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification, 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.

Application Instructions

All work experience that is described or included in your supplemental responses(s) should have occurred during employment of one/more of the Employers you listed in the "Work Experience" section of your application. If not, you will need to provide additional information as to where/how you received that experience.

Supplemental Questions

Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED? Yes No
Do you have at least six (6) months of experience working as a full-time paramedic in a 911 transporting agency is required at time of application? Yes No
If you answered "yes" to having at least one year of experience working as a full-time firefighter/paramedic and successfully complete the agency's probationary period. 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 California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification and have attached it to my application. I understand that failure to do so will result in disqualification. Yes No
By clicking "yes" I certify that I possess a valid State of California Paramedic license and have attached it to my application. I understand that failure to do so will result in disqualification. Yes No
By clicking "yes" I certify that I possess a valid BLS for Healthcare Provider certification and have attached it to my application. I understand that failure to do so will result in disqualification. Yes No
By clicking "yes" I certify that I possess a valid PALS or PEPP certification and have attached them to my application. I understand that failure to do so will result in disqualification. Yes No
By clicking "yes" I certify that I possess a valid ACLS certification and have attached it to my application. I understand that failure to do so will result in disqualification. Yes No
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? Yes No
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. Yes