The City of San Rafael invites applicants for: FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC $107,082 - $127,658 Annually (above salary effective 7/1/2023, *eligible for up to 7..5% incentive pay after probationary year) Plus excellent benefits Apply by March 6, 2023 for first consideration All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications listed below will be invited to an Oral Board Interview.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:The San Rafael Fire Department is an all-risk fire agency that includes 69 operational firefighters trained in the areas of firefighting, Advnaced Life Support (ALS) response, ambulance transport, trechnical rescue, hazardous material response, disaster response, fire prevention, and community preparedness. We constantly strive to provide the highest level and most capable emergency service delivery possible to our community; a service that is professional, compassionate, predictable, consistent, and sustainable.
We are looking for individuals whose values align with our departmental commitment to respect, integrity, compassion, equality, and fairness.
To schedule a station visit, phone, or vide call with active-duty personnel, email us at
Fire.Department@cityofsanrafael.org and provide your name and a contact phone number.
Come join our extraordinary team!IDEAL CANDIDATE:The Firefighter-Paramedic protects life, property, and the environment by performing firefighting activities, emergency medical aid, hazardous materials response, and fire prevention duties. The position is also responsible for maintaining fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
The Department seeks individuals whose values align with our departmental commitent to respect, integrity, compassion,equality,and fairness. Our six San Rafael neighborhood fire stations deliver exceptionally courteous, compassionate, and professional public service. Our firefighters are committed to helping their community and their fellow firefighters. Our workforce is diverse and continuously strives to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our members work closely with multiple service agencies to ensure we are meeting the unique needs of the multicultural community of San Rafael.
Our Department supports a behavioral health program consisting of IAFF trained Peer Support members, as well as members trained in critical incident stress management. The culture established by our personnel is cited as a key contributor to what makes the San Rafael Fire Department a great place to work. With over half of our line personnel having been hired within the past decade, there is a major focus on physical fitness training, health and wellness, and an overall excitement about learning the art and trades of firefighting and emergency medicine.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Candidates must have a high school diploma AND a minimum of 21 semester units of college coursework.
The following documents should be attached to your application as ONE PDF file. If you are stillin the process of obtaining a Firefighter I or Paramedic License, you will be asked to provide a status update prior to full background:
- CPAT card dated on or after February 1, 2022. to register for an upcoming exam, visit https://www.fctconline.org/.
- Completion of CA State Board of Fire Services Firefighter I curriculum or ability to obtain prior to appointment (expected initial appointments by May 16, 2023).
- Valid California Paramedic License or ability to obtain prior to appointment (expected initial appointments by May 16, 2023).
BENEFITS:The City of San Rafael offers an attractive compensation and benefits program, including participation in the Marin County Employees' Retirement (MCERA) pension program, tiered contributions towards CalPERS health insurance, matching Retiree Health Savings (RHS) contributions, fully paid Dental Coverage and Uniform Allowance.
Please review the attached job bulletin for benefit information. You can also review our
benefits summary and the
San Rafael Firefighters' Association MOU for more information.
SAVE THE DATES: - Candidate Orientation - March 2, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. CLICK HERE TO JOIN ORIENTATION
- Week of March 13 - Oral Board Interview
- March 30th and March 31st - Chiefs' Interview
You MUST be on the FCTC list to schedule an interview. If you are NOT currently active on the FCTC candidate list, please register for an upcoming exam as soon as possible at
https://www.fctconline.org/candidates/upcoming-test-schedule/.
Job PDF:
SRFD_Flyer_Feb2023.pdf Recruitment Contact
Contact phone:
(415)485-3474
Contact email:
rhonda.castellucci@cityofsanrafael.orgClosing Date/Time: Until filled
