Firefighter / Paramedic

City of Vallejo, California; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vallejo Fire Department is seeking highly qualified Firefighter/Paramedics from the statewide eligibility list to join a division-based team. You will train in a city academy, support EMS operations, and serve the community with dedication, safety, and modern equipment.

Candidates must have CPR, CPAT, EMT-Paramedic credentials, and other listed certifications; a flexible schedule and potential for advanced roles are part of the career path, with comprehensive benefits and commitment to

Qualifications

• Firefighter/Paramedic requires CPR and valid CPAT.
• Must hold CPR Certification and CPAT Card from stated window.
• Active on FCTC List as of 10/23/26 and EMT-Paramedic license required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to alarms and assists in fire suppression.
• Performs cleanup and overhaul on apparatus and equipment.
• Inspects and educates the public on fire prevention.
• Operates firefighting equipment and drives to scenes.
• Participates in ongoing training and drills.

Skills

Paramedic care

EMS regulations

Physics & chemistry basics

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Department Overview

The Vallejo Fire Department consists of 90 employees, who are staffed between Administration, Suppression, Training, and Fire Prevention divisions. The Department averages over 18,500 calls per year and boasts two of the more active engine companies in the state.

Fire Suppression Division

Fire Suppression consists of 78 Firefighter-Paramedics, Engineers, Captains, and Battalion Chiefs. The staff are spread across three different shifts and seven stations to ensure City coverage to citizens 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Each shift is led by a Battalion Chief.

Training Division

The Training Division is responsible for providing continuous training and education to internal members; overseeing the Department's three-year Apprenticeship program, running the Apprentice Recruit Academy, and managing the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) section. Training staff consists of one Battalion Chief and one Fire Captain.

Fire Prevention Division

The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for safety inspections, plan checks and permitting, fire reports and investigations, weed abatement, and public education and outreach. The Fire Prevention division consists of a Prevention Manager, three Fire Inspectors, and one Secretary.

Position Summary

The Vallejo Fire Department is actively seeking highly motivated persons who have successfully been placed on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center Statewide Eligibility List (FCTC) and who possess a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, and a valid Cal-JAC Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Card, an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate, a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certificate or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professional (PEPP) Certificate, a Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Certificate or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) Certificate or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Certificate. The ideal candidates will have a desire to actively support our commitment to providing a high level of service to our community through innovation, training, and cutting edge technology, and may already have a valid EMT-Paramedic License.

Recruits will undergo a fire training academy and receive additional departmental training designed to provide an overview of the fire service in various regulations and procedures, firefighter techniques, and other related duties. During the academy, recruits will be assigned to a 40/hour work week schedule. Upon completion, academy graduates will transition to a 56.3/hour work week.

Firefighters/Paramedics receive paramedic specialty pay on top of base salary of Firefighter for their possession of required certifications and licenses.

Examples of Important Responsibilities and Duties

• Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating and salvage work.
• Performs clean up and overhaul work and checking, testing and maintenance activities on apparatus and equipment to return it to readiness for further alarms.
• Assists in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment and fire station and grounds.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Operates resuscitators and inhalators and administers first aid.
• Drives equipment to fire scenes and assumes responsibility for readiness of firefighting apparatus.
• Assists in making residential, commercial and industrial inspections to discover and eliminate potential fire hazards, to educate the public in fire prevention and to be prepared for fire suppression tactics.
• Participates in a continuing training and instruction program by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.
• If qualified, may act as relief Fire Captain or Firefighter Engineer as assigned.
• Responds to major alarms while off duty.
• May be required to work irregular hours, to stand by for calls, and to be quartered overnight at a fire station.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Of

• Principles, practices, and procedures of paramedic-level emergency medical care.
• Applicable state and local laws, codes, regulations, and policies pertaining to paramedic-level emergency medical care.
• Elementary physics, chemistry, and mechanics.

Ability To

• Learn technical firefighting principles and techniques and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression.
• Learn the City’s geography and local area, location of hydrants, mains, and major fire hazards.
• Learn Fire Department policies and procedures.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and the public.
• Keep simple records and prepare reports.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude; physical endurance and agility.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates for Firefighter/Paramedic must possess the following licenses/certifications at the time of application submission:

• Valid Cal-JAC Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) Card dated between 10/1/2025 - 10/23/2026
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Passing score (70% or higher) on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Written Test (FCTConline.org) issued between 10/1/2025 - 10/23/2026
• Must be active on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center Statewide Eligibility List (FCTC) on 10/23/26
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professional Certificate (PEPP)
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support Certificate (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support Certification (BTLS) or International Trauma Life Support Certification (ITLS)

Although not required at the time of application submission, the following should also be submitted if already obtained:

• Valid EMT-Paramedic License

Candidates for Firefighter/Paramedic must possess/be able to verify the following license/certification prior to employment with the City of Vallejo:

• Valid California Driver’s License: Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver’s License with a Firefighter’s endorsement throughout the tenure of their employment.

Candidates for Firefighter/Paramedic must possess/be able to verify the following license/certification prior to starting the Vallejo Fire Academy:

• Valid Credential on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians at the Paramedic Level OR
• Valid EMT-P license issued by the California EMT Registry

Physical Requirements

Must be physically capable of performing all essential duties required of a City of Vallejo Firefighter/Paramedic, including rigorous activities associated with emergency operations. Fitness will initially be determined by possession of a Cal-JAC Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT), and ability to pass a medical evaluation.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Veteran’s Preference

Veteran’s preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application.

Disaster Service Workers

All City of Vallejo employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSW) by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Reasonable Accommodations

The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation.