Firefighter/Paramedic
About The Position
The Napa Fire Department's mission is to serve the community from five fire stations, covering 18 square miles in Napa Valley wine country. Each station is equipped with an Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) response unit, and Fire Station One also houses an ALS Ladder Truck Company for specialized operations. The department has 67 operations staff, 6 fire prevention staff, and 4 full-time administration staff. They respond to over 12,000 incidents annually, with 70% being medical in nature, and participate in County HAZMAT and Rescue Teams. Firefighter/Paramedics are responsible for responding to and preventing incidents, providing immediate assistance, and protecting citizens and property. Their duties include responding to alarms and emergencies, providing patient care, operating and maintaining equipment and stations, conducting safety inspections, teaching fire safety, and performing support assignments. The position also involves upcoming salary increases: 2.0% effective July 2027, 2.5% effective July 2028, 2.5% effective July 2029, and 2.5% effective July 2030.
Requirements
- Completed City of Napa Employment Application (online only).
- Completed Supplemental Questionnaire.
- Graduation from a California State accredited Firefighter 1 Academy OR State of California certification as a Firefighter I (desired).
- Valid State of California Paramedic license.
- CPAT card of completion issued within 12 months of the final filing date.
- A passing score (>70%) on the Fire Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Written Test within the last 12 months from date of application.
- Technical Knowledge and Skills.
- Emotional Intelligence.
- Continuous Learning.
- Managing Work.
- Decision-making.
- Mentoring.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Military background.
- Experience with diverse populations.
- Involvement in community initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Responding to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, and other incidents.
- Taking appropriate action in the protection of life and property.
- Assuming responsibility for patient care at the scene of a medical emergency.
- Operating and maintaining vehicles, apparatus, equipment, and stations.
- Conducting business safety inspections.
- Teaching fire safety to the public.
- Performing various support assignments in addition to normal emergency response activities.
Benefits
- Upcoming salary increases: 2.0% effective July 2027, 2.5% effective July 2028, 2.5% effective July 2029, 2.5% effective July 2030.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
