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San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District

Firefighter/Paramedic (20667591)

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Fire
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East Bay
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Full-Time
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10/30/2025 at 3pm
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$124,608.12-$179,238.48 Annually
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About San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District

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The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District provides all-risk fire, rescue and emergency medical services to the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, the Town of Danville, Diablo, the City of San Ramon, the southern area of Morgan Territory and the Tassajara Valley, all located in Contra Costa County. The District’s service area encompasses approximately 155 square miles and serves a population of 169,900.
The District maintains nine career fire stations and one volunteer-staffed station, an administrative office building and other supporting facilities all strategically located throughout the jurisdiction. The District staffs fifteen companies, including structure and wildland engines, ladder trucks, ALS ambulances, and specialized Hazardous Materials, Rescue, Communications and other support units. The District also operates its own nationally accredited 911 communications center.
The District’s Fire Prevention Division manages several significant community risk reduction initiatives including notable vegetation and hazard abatement programs, plan review and engineering services, and comprehensive code enforcement and fire investigation activities. The Division also produces and delivers numerous programs intended to promote and teach fire safety, CPR/AED skills and emergency preparedness.
Within the boundaries of the District are expansive wildland and recreation areas, large single-family homes and multi-family residential complexes, hotels, a regional hospital and a 585-acre business park. The District is also bisected by a major interstate highway (I-680).
The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an internationally accredited autonomous Special District as defined under the Fire Protection District Law of 1987, Health and Safety Code, Section 13800, of the State of California. A five-member Board of Directors, elected at-large by their constituents and each serving a staggered four-year term, govern the District. The Fire Chief oversees the general operations of the District in accordance with the policy direction prescribed by the Board of Directors. The Fire Chief also serves as the Treasurer for the District.
The major revenue sources of the District are property taxes (93%), ambulance service fees and interest income. Total income for the year ending June 30, 2015 was $61,205,555. The District employs approximately 153 personnel.

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Location

1500 Bollinger Canyon Road San Ramon, 94583

Description

We are accepting and reviewing applications for this recruitment for the February 2026 Academy.

Want to reach out and serve the community as a highly trained Firefighter/Paramedic?  Interested in doing that as part of a dynamic and progressive fire district?

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is seeking highly motivated Firefighter/Paramedics who desire to actively support our commitment to providing a high level of service to our community through innovation, training (employees and the community), and cutting edge technology.  We have it all here – residential, commercial, manufacturing, wildland, freeways, EMS, not to mention the occasional pet rescue, which will constantly challenge you and enhance your knowledge and skills.
 
This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of our dedicated team of professionals and to be actively involved in taking our District forward through participation in projects, committees, training, education, and specialty teams (HazMat, Rescue, CERT, and more). We are committed to personal and professional growth and provide opportunities for you to stay current on training requirements, trends, and technology.
 
Plus, we offer competitive pay and benefits and a great work schedule (See the Benefits tab for additional information). The District prioritizes  employee mental and physical wellness and provides comprehensive Wellness Fitness evaluations annually for District employees. 
 
Salary while on shift includes a holiday differential, FLSA differential, as well as a  Paramedic differential. Differentials will be applied when serving in a paramedic/shift assignment after successful completion of the recruit academy and paramedic provisional assignment.
 

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB ANNOUNCEMENT URL BELOW.

Job Announcement URL: 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire/jobs/5097311/firefighter-paramedi…

Ideal Candidate

QUALIFICATIONS 
The following minimum qualifications are required :
PLEASE ATTACH REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES TO APPLICATION:

  1. Must possess a valid State of California Paramedic license with ACLS certification at time of appointment. 
  2. Must complete a California State Fire Marshal Accredited Firefighter I Academy.
  3. Must be at least 18 years of age.
  4. Must possess a high school diploma or GED. College degree from an accredited university preferred.
  5. Must possess a valid California driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the District. Firefighter Endorsement or Commercial driver’s license with applicable endorsements will be required by end of probationary period.
  6. A current Health Care Provider CPR certification. 

The following minimum qualifications are also required as outlined below:
1.    Must possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) issued within the last 24 months, by time of conditional offer. CPAT not required for lateral appointments.
2.    Current PHTLS or ITLS and PALS or PEPP certifications required by time of conditional offer of employment. 
3.    Must reside in California no more than 200 road miles of the Fire District Boundary by completion of the Fire/EMS Academy.

**NOTE:  FOR OUT-OF-STATE CANDIDATES THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED AS OUTLINED BELOW:

  1.  Must possess a valid National Registry certification and valid ACLS certification at time of appointment. Must have applied for a State of California Paramedic license by time of application and must possess a valid State of California Paramedic license by time of appointment.  
  2. Must complete a Firefighter I Academy in another State or the Department of Defense (DoD) with an IFSAC and/or Pro Board seal. You will be required to provide proof of Firefighter I Academy completion. If the Firefighter I Academy completion certificate is issued by another State or the DoD you will be required to provide certificates with IFSAC and/or Pro Board seals showing you are certified to Firefighter I and HazMat Awareness/FRO.
  3. Must be at least 18 years of age.
  4. Must possess a high school diploma or GED. College degree from an accredited university preferred.
  5.  A current Health Care Provider CPR certification. 

The following minimum qualifications are also required as outlined below:

  1.  Must possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) issued within the last 24 months, by time of conditional offer. CPAT not required for lateral appointments.
  2. Current PHTLS or ITLS and PALS or PEPP certifications required by time of conditional offer of employment. 
  3. Must possess a valid California driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the District. Firefighter Endorsement or Commercial driver’s license with applicable endorsements will be required by end of probationary period.
  4. Must reside in California no more than 200 road miles of the Fire District Boundary by completion of the Fire/EMS Academy.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire. 

The application and required certification documents must be completed and submitted together. 

Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation, including polygraph,, a psychological evaluation, a thorough medical examination and a pre-employment drug screening.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at (925) 838-6628 or via email at hr@srvfire.ca.gov.