Please review the minimum qualifications carefully prior to submitting your application to ensure you are applying to the appropriate recruitment. Applications submitted to the wrong job posting may not move forward in the selection process. *Apply to this position if you currently hold a Firefighter 1 Certificate with less than 2 years of total experience. Paramedic and EMTs welcome to apply.
The Firefighter Candidate Testing Center’s (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) will be used to screen applications. If you are not already on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) (For more information on how to be placed on the FCTC SEL, visit https://www.fctconline.org/sel /)
Interested in learning more about the Redwood City Fire Department: Attend the Open House on June 13, 2026, between 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Station 9, located at 755 Marshall St, Redwood City, CA 94063
Oral Board Interviews will take place in person during the week of July 13th.
Paramedic Assessment will take place in person, the week of July 20th.
Chief Final Interviews will take place in person, the week August 10th.
- These dates are confirmed.
The City of Redwood City is seeking Firefighter Engineer/Paramedics who, under direction of the Fire Captain, will perform firefighting and fire prevention duties aimed at protecting life and property, operate and maintain firefighting equipment, and provide basic medical assistance. Firefighters also provide Basic Life Support first responder pre-hospital emergency medical care and emergency medical assistance, perform minor station maintenance, and participate in training to maintain skills. Please see the Firefighter/Engineer job description for more details. Should you qualify as a Paramedic, please see the Firefighter/Engineer Paramedic job description
- Written Application & Supplemental Questionnaire
Must be current on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) on 06/15/26. (For more information on how to be placed on the FCTC SEL, visit https://www.fctconline.org/sel /)
Cal-JAC CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Card must be dated between 06/15/25 and 06/15/26.
A passing score on the FCTC Written Test must be dated 06/15/25 and 06/15/26.
To view upcoming Cal-JAC CPAT and FCTC Written Test dates, click here (https://www.fctconline.org/testingschedules/).
Candidates experiencing financial hardship may qualify for financial aid to pay for their FCTC testing fees. (https://www.fctconline.org/financialaid/)
**IMPORTANT: It is your sole responsibility to ensure your contact information in your FCTC profile matches what you are putting on this application to be accurately matched to the SEL. (FCTC ID#, Name, Email Address, Phone Number, etc.)**
Experience and Training Guidelines:
A typical way to demonstrate the applicant possesses the required knowledge and ability may be obtained through the following ways:
- Minimum of 30 semester college units. Completion of college credits in the study of Fire Science or similar field.
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High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D. or California Certificate of Proficiency).
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Successful completion of a Firefighter 1 equivalent training program, or possession of a California State Fire Training Firefighter 1 certificate.
- Must possess a valid EMT OR Paramedic license
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Provide proof of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPT) certificate prior to appointment to the classification of Firefighter/Engineer. CPAT must be current.
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Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license. Driving record will be reviewed and any infractions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
