JOB Novato Fire Protection District is a five-station agency with 67 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 7,500 calls for service a year as an all hazard fire agency.
Salary range listed encompasses range beginning on July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
Firefighter/Paramedic Job announcement EXAMPLE OF DUTIES • 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
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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
- 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)
