Firefighter Paramedic

Berkeley California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement scientific exploration free speech and the arts and home to over 50 parks a top-ranked university and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position ofFirefighter Paramedic in the Fire Department!In this role you will have the opportunity to learn and perform all duties required to effectively respond to emergency fire suppression and basic life support medical situations. You will be assigned to a truck or engine typically in a three or four-person crew and will respond to fires medical emergencies and other emergency and non-emergency situations.

See the full job class specification here: more information visit the Berkeley Fire Department recruitmentwebsite and view the recruitment timeline.

FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC - AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
2. Valid California Paramedic License NREMT Paramedic Certification or actively participating in a paramedic internship.
3. Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Card of Completion issued no earlier than one (1) year from the recruitment filing deadline.
4. Successful Completion of the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) written exam completed no earlier than one (1) year from the recruitment filing deadline.
5. Valid Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record.
6. Proof of vaccination to include: TDaP TB MMR Hepatitis B Varicella (Chicken Pox) and Influenza. Titers demonstrating immunity may be substituted for the proof of vaccination.

1. Valid California Paramedic License.
2. Valid California Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record.

1. Successful completion of all required City of Berkeley and California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) academic training and certification examinations including successful completion of the Berkeley Fire Academy is a condition of continued employment. Failure to meet these requirements shall result in separation from employment.
2. Achieve certificates of completion issued by FEMA OSFM or the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) for the following courses or equivalents/replacements as determined by FEMA OSFM or NWCG:

1. Successful completion of the City of Berkeley Firefighter Taskbooks.
2. Successful completion of City of Berkeley Firefighter written and psychomotor examinations.
3. Certificates of completion issued by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for the following courses or equivalents/replacements as determined by OSFM:

1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
2. Valid California Paramedic License or NREMT Paramedic Certification or actively participating in a paramedic internship.
3. Currently employed as a full-time paid Firefighter with at least two years of continuous employment.
4. CFSTES or IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter I Certification.
5. Valid Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record.
6. Proof of vaccination to include: TDaP TB MMR Hepatitis B Varicella (Chicken Pox) and Influenza. Titers demonstrating immunity may be substituted for the proof of vaccination.

1. Valid California Paramedic License.
2. Valid Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record.

1. Successful completion of all required City of Berkeley and California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) academic training and certification examinations including successful completion of the Academy is a condition of continued employment. Failure to meet these requirements shall result in separation from employment.
2. Achieve certificates of completion issued by FEMA the OSFM or the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) for the following courses or equivalents/replacements as determined by FEMA OSFM or NWCG:

1. Successful completion of City of the Berkeley Firefighter Taskbooks.
2. Successful completion of City of Berkeley Firefighter written and psychomotor examinations.
3. Certificates of completion issued by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for the following courses or equivalents/replacements as determined by OSFM:

Applications must be received by Monday October 12 2026 at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed applicationall required certifications and licenses attached as photos/scans and responses to supplemental questions. Applicants must attach allsupplemental documentation listed below as part of the minimum qualifications in order to be invited to the next phases of the recruitment process. Please do NOT submit your application until you possess all required documents as listed below. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

• Valid California Paramedic License NREMT Paramedic Certification or proof of active participation in a paramedic internship that must be fully completed by April 2027
• Valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Card of Completion issued no earlier than one (1) year from the recruitment filing deadline (October 12 2025 - October 12 2026) - ENTRY LEVEL ONLY
• Valid proof of successful completion of the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) written exam completed no earlier than one (1) year from the recruitment filing deadline (October 5 2025 - October 5 2026) - ENTRY LEVEL ONLY
• Valid CFSTES or IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter I Certification - LATERAL ONLY
• Valid Drivers License
• Proof of vaccinations must include:
  • TDaP
  • TB - within the last two years
  • MMR
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
  • Current Influenza/Flu Shot

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format braille large print electronic text etc.) upon request to . Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience and documentation will be calculated based on the application closing date)

Tests may consist of any combination of written oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include but are not necessarily limited to typing math reading writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency or any other job-related knowledge skill ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may without notice change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history educational credentials and degrees certificates registrations and licenses including drivers license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race color national origin ancestry religion age physical or mental disability or medical condition sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information marital status pregnancy political affiliation veterans status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.