Firefighter/Paramedic - Lateral

The Novato Fire District invites you to apply for a rewarding and satisfying career in public service as a Firefighter/Paramedic. The District provides housing during the 10 week academy; truck certification and Marin County EMS certification completed during the academy; guaranteed engine time; and State paramedic renewal fees paid by the District. A Lateral hire candidate is someone who has successfully completed a probationary period with a career department. 

Join a public safety Special District that prides itself on being an integral part of the community. We are dedicated to protecting and providing for life safety, environmental protection and property conservation through education, hazard reduction, and emergency response.

•    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

NOTE: Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are subject to a background check including, but not limited to, polygraph examination, DMV driving record review, Live Scan, psychological screening, medical evaluation, and drug screen.

Please attached the following documents to your application:
•    A detailed résumé
•    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)