Firefighter Paramedic

City of Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the Firefighter Paramedic position in the Berkeley Fire Department. You will learn and perform all duties required to effectively respond to emergency fire suppression and basic life support medical situations, assigned to a truck or engine with a 3- to 4-person crew.

This role requires graduation from high school or GED, a valid California Paramedic License or NREMT Paramedic Certification (or internship), CPAT and OSFM/NWCG certifications, plus a

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Paramedic license (California Paramedic License) or NREMT Paramedic Certification, or actively participating in a paramedic internship.
• CPAT Card of Completion issued within the last year from filing deadline.
• Successful completion of Firefighter Candidate Testing Center written exam within the last year from filing deadline.
• Valid Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record.
• Proof of vaccination (TDaP, TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and Influenza) or titers.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other emergency and non-emergency situations as part of a 3–4 person crew.
• Perform duties related to emergency fire suppression and basic life support medical care.
• Complete required City of Berkeley and OSFM/NWCG training and examinations to maintain employment eligibility.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CFSTES Firefighter II

OSFM Firefighter I

FEMA ICS-100

IS-700.A

Job description

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Firefighter Paramedic in the Fire Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and perform all duties required to effectively respond to emergency fire suppression and basic life support medical situations. You will be assigned to a truck or engine, typically in a three or four-person crew, and will respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other emergency and non-emergency situations.

See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/1423226

For more information, visit the Berkeley Fire Department recruitment website and view the recruitment timeline.

FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC - AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
2. Valid California Paramedic License, NREMT Paramedic Certification, or actively participating in a paramedic internship.
3. Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Card of Completion issued no earlier than one (1) year from the recruitment filing deadline.
4. Successful Completion of the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) written exam completed no earlier than one (1) year from the recruitment filing deadline.
5. Valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
6. Proof of vaccination to include: TDaP, TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella (Chicken Pox), and Influenza. Titers demonstrating immunity may be substituted for the proof of vaccination.

FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC - BY TIME OF APPOINTMENT:

1. Valid California Paramedic License.
2. Valid California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC - BY COMPLETION OF FIREFIGHTER 1 ACADEMY:

1. Successful completion of all required City of Berkeley and California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) academic training and certification examinations, including successful completion of the Berkeley Fire Academy, is a condition of continued employment. Failure to meet these requirements shall result in separation from employment.
2. Achieve certificates of completion issued by FEMA, OSFM or the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) for the following courses or equivalents/replacements as determined by FEMA, OSFM or NWCG:
   1. a. FSTEP Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations (RRA/O)
   2. b. FSTEP Fire Fighter Survival
   3. c. FSTEP Fire Control 3B
   4. d. FSTEP Fire Control 4 (if applicable to that academy)
   5. e. FSTEP Driver Operator 1A
   6. f. FSTEP or NWCG S130
   7. g. FSTEP or NWCG S131
   8. h. FSTEP or NWCG S190
   9. i. FSTEP or CSTI HazMat FRO
   10. j. FSTEP Vehicle Extrication
   11. k. CFSTES Firefighter I
   12. l. FEMA Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100)
   13. m. FEMA National Incident Management Systems, An Introduction (IS700.A)
3. Successful completion of the City of Berkeley Firefighter Taskbooks.
4. Successful completion of City of Berkeley Firefighter written and psychomotor examinations.
5. Certificates of completion issued by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for the following courses or equivalents/replacements as determined by OSFM:
   1. a. CFSTES Firefighter II

FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC LATERAL - AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
2. Valid California Paramedic License, or NREMT Paramedic Certification, or actively participating in a paramedic internship.
3. Currently employed as a full-time paid Firefighter with at least two years of continuous employment.
4. CFSTES or IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter I Certification.
5. Valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
6. Proof of vaccination to include: TDaP, TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella (Chicken Pox), and Influenza. Titers demonstrating immunity may be substituted for the proof of vaccination.

FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC LATERAL – BY TIME OF APPOINTMENT

1. Valid California Paramedic License.
2. Valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC LATERAL - BY COMPLETION OF FIREFIGHTER 1 ACADEMY:

1. Successful completion of all required City of Berkeley and California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) academic training and certification examinations, including successful completion of the Academy, is a condition of continued employment. Failure to meet these requirements shall result in separation from employment.
2. Achieve certificates of completion issued by FEMA, the OSFM or the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) for the following courses or equivalents/replacements as determined by FEMA, OSFM, or NWCG:
   1. a. FSTEP Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations (RRA/O)
   2. b. FSTEP Fire Fighter Survival
   3. c. FSTEP Fire Control 3B
   4. d. FSTEP Fire Control 4 (if applicable to that academy)
   5. e. FSTEP Driver Operator 1A
   6. f. FSTEP or NWCG S130
   7. g. FSTEP or NWCG S131
   8. h. FSTEP or NWCG S190
   9. i. FSTEP or CSTI HazMat FRO
   10. j. FSTEP Vehicle Extrication
   11. k. CFSTES Firefighter I
   12. l. FEMA Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100)
   13. m. FEMA National Incident Management Systems, An Introduction (IS-700.A)
3. Successful completion of City of the Berkeley Firefighter Taskbooks.
4. Successful completion of City of Berkeley Firefighter written and psychomotor examinations.
5. Certificates of completion issued by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for the following courses or equivalents/replacements as determined by OSFM:
   1. a. CFSTES Firefighter II

FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC LATERAL - BY COMPLETION OF PROBATION:

1. Successful completion of City of the Berkeley Firefighter Taskbooks.
2. Successful completion of City of Berkeley Firefighter written and psychomotor examinations.
3. Certificates of completion issued by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for the following courses or equivalents/replacements as determined by OSFM:
   1. a. CFSTES Firefighter II

Supplemental attachments must include:

• Valid California Paramedic License, NREMT Paramedic Certification, or proof of active participation in a paramedic internship that must be fully completed by April 2027
• Valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Card of Completion issued no earlier than one (1) year from the recruitment filing deadline (October 12, 2025 - October 12, 2026) - ENTRY LEVEL ONLY
• Valid proof of successful completion of the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) written exam completed no earlier than one (1) year from the recruitment filing deadline (October 5, 2025 - October 5, 2026) - ENTRY LEVEL ONLY
• Valid CFSTES or IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter I Certification - LATERAL ONLY
• Valid Driver’s License
• Proof of vaccinations must include:
  • TDaP
  • TB - within the last two years
  • MMR
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
  • Current Influenza/Flu Shot

*Titers demonstrating immunity may be substituted for the proof of vaccination.

Applications must be received by Monday, October 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to [e-mail]. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience and documentation will be calculated based on the application closing date)

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [e-mail] at the time of application.