Firefighter/Paramedic - Lateral

Overview 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 Responsibilities 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 Function well as a team member of a fire company at any emergency or non-emergency scene and accept his or her share of the work required Maintain 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. Application Documents 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr