Firefighter/Paramedic - Lateral or Entry

Piedmont Fire is seeking qualified candidates for Firefighter/Paramedic to join a department defined by high standards, strong teamwork, and a balanced pace that supports service, recovery, and growth.

This recruitment is open to both:

• Lateral firefighter/paramedics currently working full-time in a professional fire agency
• Entry-level paramedics with 9-1-1 experience who are ready to take the next step into fire service (academy provided)

Our team delivers advanced life support, fire suppression, rescue, and public service with professionalism and pride. We train hard, support one another, and serve a community that genuinely values the work we do.

Recruitment Details

Annual Salary: $129,207 - $148,399

Salary Incentives:

• Company officer certification: 5%
• First Aid and CPR instructor: 4%
• Uniform allowance: $1,300 per year
• Education reimbursement: $1,200 per fiscal year
• Apparatus operator: Engineer minimum when assigned
• Acting officer: Lieutenant minimum when assigned

Schedule: 48/96

Application deadline: May 29, 2026

1st round interviews: June 8-9, 2026

Chief's interviews: June 22, 2026

What to expect

• A professional, well-resourced environment that supports high-level EMS and fire service
• A balanced call volume that keeps skills sharp without burning you out
• A team culture where everyone contributes and everyone matters
• Strong support for training, education, and skill development
• A community that shows appreciation not just in words, but in funding, equipment, and daily interactions

Minimum Qualifications

Lateral Applicants

• High School graduate or equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Valid State of California EMT-Paramedic license. Applicants with a valid National Registry EMT-Paramedic license may apply but must have a valid State of California EMT-Paramedic license by time of conditional job offer.
• Passed probation and currently working as a full-time firefighter with a paid professional department or completion of two full seasons (minimum 6 months per season) as a paid seasonal firefighter two calendar years preceding application.
• California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certification by time of conditional job offer.
• Experience as a transport EMT-Paramedic.

Entry-level Applicants

Required:

• High School Graduate or equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Valid State of California EMT-Paramedic license. In the alternative, applicants with a valid National Registry EMT-Paramedic license may apply but must have a valid State of California EMT-Paramedic license by time of conditional job offer.
• One year working full-time as an EMT-Paramedic on a 9-1-1 ambulance prior to conditional job offer.
• On the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List or successfully passed a Piedmont Fire Department entry-level written examination.
• Current and valid Cal-JAC Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card at time of application. Completion of two years of college level course work in fire technology or a related field.

Desirable:

• Completion of an accredited pre-service or recruit Firefighter I Academy.
• California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certification.
• Experience as a paid or volunteer firefighter.
• Experience in the US Armed Forces with honorable discharge or current reservist.

Licensing and Requirements (all applicants)

• Valid California Class C Drive License and satisfactory driving record (by final offer)
• Must pass a background investigation, fingerprinting, and pre-employment physical
• Willingness to work 48-hour shifts, deploy on mutual aid, and meet the physical demands of the role

CompensationBenefits

• Annual salary: $129,207 - $148,399
• Schedule: 48/96
• CalPERS retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, family sick leave, and flexible trades
• Uniforms and safety gear provided
• Tuition reimbursement and department-supported training

Please download the full Firefighter/Parmadic job description for additional information.