Firefighter/Paramedic - Lateral

Novato Fire Protection District is a five-station agency with 67 sworn line personnel covering three shifts.  Each shift has one Battalion Chief, five Captains and five engine companies including a cross staffed truck and Type 3 engines. Staffing includes two front line paramedic ambulances, each staffed with two firefighter/paramedics. Novato averages over 7,500 calls for service a year as an all hazard fire agency.

Salary range listed encompasses range beginning on July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.

Firefighter/Paramedic Job Announcement•    Response to emergency medical, fire, and public assistance calls for service
•    Meet the continuing education and service requirements for EMT-P for the State of California and County of Marin, while staying skilled in use of appropriate emergency medical equipment
•    Ensure proper maintenance and control over emergency medical equipment and supplies, including proper inventory procedures as set forth by the District and applicable State and Federal laws and regulations
•    Prepare thorough and concise reports including Patient Care Reports and Incident Reports
•    Abide by the District’s rules, regulations, policies, procedures, mission, guiding principles and firefighter empowerment
•    Remain skilled in fire suppression tactics, methods, and procedures as well as emergency lifesaving procedures through training drills and other maintenance programs
•    Functions well as a team member of a fire company at any emergency or non-emergency scene and accepts his or her share of the work required
•    Maintains an adequate level of physical fitness to meet the physical requirements required to perform firefighting tasks
•    Project a positive image to the public as a fire service professional, including developing and maintaining public support for fire suppression and fire prevention activities•    LATERAL:  An applicant who has successfully completed a probationary period with a career department. Lateral hires will receive top step firefighter/paramedic pay when they complete probation. 
•    Have a valid CPAT, dated within the 12 months prior to application submission, or have a future CPAT appointment scheduled prior to application submission (provide date of appointment)
•    Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate
•    Possess and maintain a current EMT-Paramedic license from the State of California at time of employment
•    Have obtained CSFM Firefighter 1 certificate
•    Able to be accredited as an EMT-P by the County of Marin during first month of employment
•    Possess and maintain a valid State of California Class C license upon date of hire, with a Class C Firefighter Endorsement required within six months of hire
•    12 months of full time ambulance experience, highly desirable
•    Bilingual, highly desirable

NOTE: Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are subject to a background check including, but not limited to, polygraph examination, DMV driving record review, Live Scan, psychological screening, medical evaluation, and drug screen.Please attached the following documents to your application:
•    A detailed résumé
•    Copy of high school diploma, GED certificate or transcript (college transcripts also accepted, if applicable)
•    Copy of CSFM Firefighter 1 certificate
•    Copy of valid CPAT card, dated within the 12 months prior to application submission (or provide testing date)
•    Copy of current EMT-P License from the State of California
•    DD 214 Long Form (Required for all former military personnel)