Reserve Firefighter — Mentored Training & Paramedic Path

Novato Fire Protection District; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The Novato Fire Reserve program comprises four levels; entry points depend on qualifications. Levels 1–3 accept new reserves; Level 4 requires completion of the Reserve Firefighter task book and background investigations including polygraph, psych, and medical evaluation.

General requirements include paid training nights and monthly ride-alongs. Level 3 and 4 reserves mentor lower levels, promoting skill transfer and readiness for active service within the district.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 at time of hire (Level 1). Enrollment in EMS and/or Fire related course; OR currently employed by NFD.
• Level 2 requires Level 1 plus Firefighter 1 certificate or paramedic license.
• Level 3 requires Level 1 plus Firefighter 1 certificate and paramedic license.
• Level 4 requires Level 1, Firefighter 1 certificate, paramedic license, and Reserve Firefighter Task Book.

Responsibilities

• Attend three-hour paid training nights, twice per month.
• Level 3 and 4 reserves mentor Level 1 and 2 reserves.
• Attend a minimum of one 12-hour paid ride-along per month on assigned shift.
• Reserves may be eligible for paramedic internships within the district.

Education

High School diploma or GED

California State Firefighter 1 certificate

Firefighter 1 academy

Paramedic license

Job description

The Novato Fire Reserve program comprises four levels; entry points depend on qualifications. Levels 1–3 accept new reserves; Level 4 requires completion of the Reserve Firefighter task book and background investigations including polygraph, psych, and medical evaluation.

General requirements include paid training nights and monthly ride-alongs. Level 3 and 4 reserves mentor lower levels, promoting skill transfer and readiness for active service within the district.