Firefighter Paramedic

San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District•San Ramon, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are accepting and reviewing applications for External candidates this recruitment for a tentative February 2027 Academy. Want to reach out and serve the community as a highly trained Firefighter/Paramedic? Interested in doing that as part of a dynamic and progressive fire district? The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is seeking highly motivated Firefighter/Paramedics who desire to actively support our commitment to providing a high level of service to our community through innovation, training (employees and the community), and cutting edge technology. We have it all here – residential, commercial, manufacturing, wildland, freeways, EMS, not to mention the occasional pet rescue, which will constantly challenge you and enhance your knowledge and skills. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of our dedicated team of professionals and to be actively involved in taking our District forward through participation in projects, committees, training, education, and specialty teams (HazMat, Rescue, CERT, and more). We are committed to personal and professional growth and provide opportunities for you to stay current on training requirements, trends, and technology. Plus, we offer competitive pay and benefits and a great work schedule (See the Benefits tab for additional information). The District prioritizes employee mental and physical wellness and provides comprehensive Wellness Fitness evaluations annually for District employees. Salary while on shift includes a holiday differential, FLSA differential, as well as a Paramedic differential. Differentials will be applied when serving in a paramedic/shift assignment after successful completion of the recruit academy and paramedic provisional assignment. Work Schedule: Firefighter/Paramedics work a 48x96 schedule. ABOUT THE DISTRICT The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an independent Special District in Contra Costa County responsible for providing a high level of emergency and non-emergency services to the communities it serves. The District's service area encompasses approximately 155 square miles, serving the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, San Ramon, the southern boundary of Morgan Territory, and the Tassajara Valley. The District serves a population of 194,607. The communities are primarily residential, commercial, office park, and controlled manufacturing, along with wildland areas, protected by nine stations and one volunteer staffed station with 185 employees, and 56 volunteers. Financial oversight and strategic policy direction are provided by an elected 5-member Board of Directors.

Requirements

Must possess a valid State of California Paramedic license with ACLS certification at time of appointment.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must possess a valid California driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the District.
A current Health Care Provider CPR certification.
Must possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) issued within the last 24 months, by time of conditional offer.
Current PHTLS or ITLS and PALS or PEPP certifications required by time of conditional offer of employment.
Must reside in California no more than 200 road miles of the Fire District Boundary by completion of the Fire/EMS Academy.
For out-of-state candidates: Must possess a valid National Registry certification and valid ACLS certification at time of appointment.
For out-of-state candidates: Must have applied for a State of California Paramedic license by time of application and must possess a valid State of California Paramedic license by time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

College degree from an accredited university preferred.
Firefighter Endorsement or Commercial driver’s license with applicable endorsements will be required by end of probationary period.
CPAT not required for lateral appointments.
Firefighter I/II certification
Auto Extrication
Firefighter Survival
RIC Operations HazMat FRO
Rescue Systems I
Confined Space Operations
Driver/Operator 1A
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