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Firefighter/Paramedic

Berkeley Fire Department · Berkeley, California

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Position Details

Closing Date
October 12, 2026
Positions Available
1
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Firefighter/EMS
Salary
Available to subscribers
Posted
September 28, 2026

Job Description

We are an aggressive all-hazard organization that provides employees with the experience and education needed to be satisfied and advance their careers.

We are looking for High-Performance Individuals: Tactical athletes ready to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic, and supportive environment. Team Players & Leaders: Whether experienced or new, if you're ready to contribute, we want you!

Application Process includes: written exam (Firefighter Candidate Testing Center), Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), consolidated interview and EMS skills examination in one day, background investigation, medical examination, and psych assessment. Academies usually start several weeks following the final job offer and last 22 weeks.

Benefits: Health insurance with no cost to employee and low co-pays, dental insurance at no cost, CalPERS Safety Pension, progressive continuing education and career development programs, education reimbursement funds, 16 paid holidays per year, two to six weeks of vacation based on seniority, $1,400 annual uniform allowance, and 12% cumulative longevity pay on top of base. Lateral benefits available to earn salary and vacation credit from prior paid, full time work.

Requirements: High school graduation or GED equivalent, valid California paramedic license, NREMT paramedic certification, or actively participating in paramedic internship, CPAT card of completion issued no earlier than one year from recruitment filing deadline, successful completion of FCTC written exam completed no earlier than one year from recruitment filing deadline, valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record, proof of vaccination (TDaP, TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Influenza)

Salary: Top Step Salary & Differentials of Approx. $174,718 + Benefits Package (a $125,010 value)

Application Deadline: 2026-10-12

Requirements

  • High school graduation or GED equivalent, valid California paramedic license, NREMT paramedic certification, or actively participating in paramedic internship, CPAT card of completion issued no earlier than one year from recruitment filing deadline, successful completion of FCTC written exam completed no earlier than one year from recruitment filing deadline, valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record, proof of vaccination (TDaP, TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Influenza)

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Berkeley Fire Department

Berkeley, California

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