Firefighter / Paramedic - Entry Level

Firefighter Paramedic

Novato Fire Protection District is a five-station agency with 64 sworn line personnel covering three shifts. Each shift has one Battalion Chief, five Captains and five engine companies including a cross staffed truck, and Type 3 engines. Staffing includes two front line paramedic ambulances, each staffed with two firefighter / paramedics. Novato averages over 7,300 calls for service a year as an all hazard fire agency.

Response to emergency medical, fire, and public assistance calls for service

Meet the continuing education and service requirements for EMT-P for the State of California and County of Marin, while staying skilled in use of appropriate emergency medical equipment

Ensure proper maintenance and control over emergency medical equipment and supplies, including proper inventory procedures as set forth by the District and applicable State and Federal laws and regulations

Prepare thorough and concise reports including Patient Care Reports and Incident Reports

Abide by the District's rules, regulations, policies, procedures, mission, guiding principles and firefighter empowerment

Remain skilled in fire suppression tactics, methods, and procedures as well as emergency lifesaving procedures through training drills and other maintenance programs

Functions well as a team member of a fire company at any emergency or non-emergency scene and accepts his or her share of the work required

Maintains an adequate level of physical fitness to meet the physical requirements required to perform firefighting tasks

Project a positive image to the public as a fire service professional, including developing and maintaining public support for fire suppression and fire prevention activities

Have a valid CPAT, dated within the 12 months prior to application submission

Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate

Possess and maintain a current EMT-Paramedic license from the State of California at time of employment

Have obtained CSFM Firefighter 1 certificate, or completed an accredited fire academy

Able to be accredited as an EMT-P by the County of Marin during first month of employment

Possess and maintain a valid State of California Class C license upon date of hire, with a Class C Firefighter Endorsement required within six months of hire

12 months of full time ambulance experience, highly desirable

Bilingual, highly desirable

Please attached the following documents to your application :

A detailed rsum

Copy of high school diploma, GED certificate or transcript (college transcripts also accepted, if applicable)

Copy of CSFM Firefighter 1 certificate, or proof of completion of an accredited fire academy

Copy of valid CPAT card, dated within the 12 months prior to application submission

Copy of current EMT-P License from the State of California

DD 214 Long Form (Required for all former military personnel)