Firefighter-Paramedic (Entry Level)

City of San Rafael; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MCERA pension

Dental coverage

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The City of San Rafael Fire Department is actively seeking a Firefighter-Paramedic to join its all‑risk agency. The entry‑level salary ranges from $109,223 to $130,211, with eligibility for up to 7.5% incentive pay after probation and an additional $200 per month for bilingual pay.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma with 21 college units, a CPAT card, completion of Firefighter I, and a valid Paramedic License or the ability to obtain prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• CPAT card dated on or after November 1, 2022 is required.
• Completion of CA State Board of Fire Services Firefighter I curriculum or ability to obtain prior to appointment.
• Valid California Paramedic License (or equivalent) or ability to obtain prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• The Firefighter-Paramedic protects life, property, and the environment by performing firefighting activities, emergency medical aid, hazardous materials response, and fire prevention duties.
• The position is responsible for maintaining fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Skills

CPAT

Firefighter I

Paramedic License

Education

High school diploma + 21 college units

Job description

The City of San Rafael invites applicants for FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC

Annual salary for entry-level candidates is $109,223 - $130,211 (*eligible for up to 7.5% incentive pay after probationary year plus $200 per month 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 is an all-risk fire agency that includes 69 operational firefighters trained in the areas of firefighting, Advanced Life Support (ALS) response, ambulance transport, technical rescue, hazardous material response, disaster response, fire prevention, and community preparedness. We constantly strive to provide the highest level and most capable emergency service delivery possible to our community; a service that is professional, compassionate, predictable, consistent, and sustainable.

We are looking for individuals whose values align with our departmental commitment to respect, integrity, compassion, equality, and fairness.

To schedule a station visit, phone or video call with active‑ duty personnel, e-mail [e-mail] and provide your name and a contact phone number.

Come join our extraordinary team!

Ideal Candidate

Please review the Firefighter-Paramedic job description available on our website.

The Firefighter-Paramedic protects life, property, and the environment by performing firefighting activities, emergency medical aid, hazardous materials response, and fire prevention duties. The position is also responsible for maintaining fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

The Department seeks individuals whose values align with our departmental commitment to respect, integrity, compassion, equality, and fairness. Our six San Rafael neighborhood fire stations deliver exceptionally courteous, compassionate, and professional public service. Our firefighters are committed to helping their community and their fellow firefighters. Our workforce is diverse and continuously strives to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our members work closely with multiple service agencies to ensure we are meeting the unique needs of the multicultural community of San Rafael.

Our department supports a behavioral health program consisting of IAFF trained Peer Support members, as well as members trained in critical incident stress management. The culture established by our personnel is cited as a key contributor to what makes the San Rafael Fire Department a great place to work. With over half of our line personnel having been hired within the past decade, there is a major focus on physical fitness, training, health and wellness, and an overall excitement about learning the art and trades of firefighting and emergency medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have 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 full background:
• 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 ability to obtain prior to appointment (expected initial appointments by February 16, 2024)
• Valid California Paramedic License (or equivalent) or 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, including 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 and Uniform Allowance.

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

Save The Dates

• Candidate Orientation (Virtual) – Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom

Topic: Meet the SRFD Team

Time: Nov 15, 2023 17:00 Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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• Candidate Orientation (In Person) – Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Located at the Public Safety Center, 1375 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael.
• First Round Interviews: 1st week in January 2024
• Chief’s Interviews: January 8-10, 2024
• Tentative Start Date: February 16, 2024