Firefighter/Paramedic - Lateral

Novato Fire Protection District • Novato, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• LATERAL: An applicant who has successfully completed a probationary period with a career department.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 12 months of full time ambulance experience, highly desirable
• Bilingual, highly desirable

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED