Firefighter/Paramedic I

The City of Vacaville invites applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic I. Three (3) or more vacancies are anticipated within the department. The academy is expected to begin early 2027. This recruitment will also be used to establish a list for future vacancies that may occur over the next 12-month period. Vacaville Firefighter/Paramedics perform skilled work in emergency fire suppression, emergency medical care, fire prevention, investigation activities, ALS transportation, and other tasks that support the protection of life and property. Firefighter/Paramedics assume primary responsibility for patient care at the scene of a medical emergency, assist in the maintenance and care of all stations, apparatus, and equipment, and perform other related duties normally associated with the position of a professional Firefighter/Paramedic. Firefighter/Paramedic I is the entry classification of the series. Incumbents are promoted to Firefighter/Paramedic II upon successful completion of the Vacaville in-house training academy (20 weeks). The City of Vacaville no longer requires the completion of the Firefighter I training curriculum to be eligible for this position.

Firefighter/Paramedic I salary: $108,348.62/annually (during in-house academy)
Firefighter/Paramedic II salary: $121,892.84 - $148,161.98 /annually
Vacaville Firefighter/Paramedics currently work a 48/96 shift schedule, resulting in an average work week of 56 hours. Additional information, including benefit details and incentive pay, can be found on our website at www.cityofvacaville.gov.

Final Filing Date: 5:30 p.m., October 6, 2026. Candidates applying for this position must complete the following by 5:30 p.m., October 6, 2026: City of Vacaville Application and Required Documents: Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet. If unable to apply online, application packets can be obtained in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101. City of Vacaville application, supplemental questionnaire and the following items must be received in the Human Resources Department by 5:30 p.m. on the final filing date. Copies (clear and legible) of the following documents must be submitted by the final filing date (postmarks are not accepted): Current, valid California Paramedic License Optional Certifications (attach if you possess these now): Firefighter 1 Certification; ACLS Certification; PALS or PEPP Certification; PHTLS or BTLS/ITLS Certification; CFF JAC CPAT Card of Completion Documentation can be submitted in the following ways: Attached to your online application, or Faxed to our Human Resources Department at (707) 449-5306, or Submitted in person, or via mail, to our Human Resources Department located at Vacaville City Hall, 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688.

Requirements: Current, valid California Paramedic License; High school diploma or equivalent; Desirable: California State Fire Marshal approved Firefighter I training or equivalent, college-level coursework in Fire Science, one year paid experience as Firefighter/Paramedic, two years experience in emergency response ambulance transport as Paramedic; At appointment: ACLS certificate (American Heart Association or equivalent), PALS or PEPP Certification, PHTLS or BTLS/ITLS Certification, CFF JAC CPAT Card of Completion (within 12 months prior to appointment)

Salary: $108,348.62 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-06