FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC

Operations
April 2, 2026
$130211 / year
Early Career
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Job Description

FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC

The City of San Rafael invites applicants for the position of FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC.

The annual salary for entry-level candidates is $109,223 – $130,211. Candidates are eligible for up to 7.5% incentive pay after their probationary year, plus an additional $200 per month for Bi-Lingual Pay.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications noted below will be invited to an Oral Board interview.

About The Department

The San Rafael Fire Department operates as an all-risk fire agency, comprising 69 operational firefighters. Our team is highly trained in a wide array of critical services, including:

  • Firefighting
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) response
  • Ambulance transport
  • Technical rescue
  • Hazardous material response
  • Disaster response
  • Fire prevention
  • Community preparedness

We are deeply committed to providing the highest level of capable emergency service delivery to our community. Our service is characterized by professionalism, compassion, predictability, consistency, and sustainability. We seek individuals whose values align with our departmental commitment to respect, integrity, compassion, equality, and fairness.

To gain further insight into our operations and culture, we encourage prospective applicants to schedule a station visit, phone, or video call with active-duty personnel. Please e-mail Fire.Department@cityofsanrafael.org and provide your name and a contact phone number to arrange this.

Come join our extraordinary team!

Ideal Candidate

We encourage all applicants to review the detailed Firefighter-Paramedic job description available on our website.

The Firefighter-Paramedic plays a vital role in protecting life, property, and the environment. Key responsibilities include:

  • Performing firefighting activities
  • Providing emergency medical aid
  • Responding to hazardous materials incidents
  • Conducting fire prevention duties
  • Maintaining fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities

The Department is actively seeking individuals whose personal values resonate with our core departmental commitment to respect, integrity, compassion, equality, and fairness. Our six San Rafael neighborhood fire stations are renowned for delivering exceptionally courteous, compassionate, and professional public service. Our firefighters are deeply committed to helping both their community and their fellow firefighters.

Our workforce is diverse, and we continuously strive to reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Our members work closely with multiple service agencies to ensure we meet the unique needs of San Rafael’s multicultural community.

We are proud to support a robust behavioral health program, which includes IAFF trained Peer Support members and individuals trained in critical incident stress management. The supportive culture established by our personnel is consistently cited as a key contributor to making the San Rafael Fire Department an outstanding place to work. With over half of our line personnel having been hired within the past decade, there is a strong focus on physical fitness, continuous training, health and wellness, and an overall excitement for learning the art and trades of firefighting and emergency medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess a high school diploma AND a minimum of 21 semester units of college coursework.

The following documents should be attached to your application as ONE PDF file. If you are still in the process of obtaining a Firefighter I or Paramedic License, you will be asked to provide a status update prior to a full background check:

  • CPAT card dated on or after November 1, 2022. To register for an upcoming exam, visit https://www.fctconline.org/.
  • Completion of CA State Board of Fire Services Firefighter I curriculum or the ability to obtain prior to appointment (expected initial appointments by February 16, 2024).
  • Valid California Paramedic License (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain prior to appointment (expected initial appointments by February 16, 2024).

Benefits

The City of San Rafael offers an attractive compensation and benefits program designed to support our employees. This includes:

  • Participation in the Marin County Employees’ Retirement (MCERA) pension program.
  • Tiered contributions towards CalPERS health insurance.
  • Matching Retiree Health Savings (RHS) contributions.
  • Fully paid Dental coverage.
  • Uniform Allowance.

Please review the attached job bulletin for comprehensive benefit information. You can also review our benefits summary and the San Rafael Firefighters’ Association MOU for more details.

Save The Dates

Mark your calendars for these important events:

Candidate Orientation (Virtual)

Candidate Orientation (In Person)

  • Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: Public Safety Center, 1375 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael.

Key Application & Interview Dates

  • First Round Interviews: 1st week in January 2024
  • Chief’s Interviews: January 8-10, 2024
  • Tentative Start Date: February 16, 2024

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