Join Piedmont Fire as a lateral firefighter-paramedic

We’re currently recruiting for lateral firefighter-paramedic. Starting salary range is $125,000-$150,000. Applications close Wednesday, November 6.

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Recruitment details

  • Positions Available: We have one position available now. This recruitment will also be used to create an eligibility list for future vacancies.
  • Application deadline: Wednesday, November 6
  • Interviews: Wednesday, November 13 - Friday, November, 15
  • Chief’s Interview: Thursday, November 21

We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. Salary and benefits.

What it's like working at Piedmont Fire Request a Station Visit

Probation & Onboarding

Lateral hires complete a two-week in-house training, then move directly to full duty (48/96 schedule).

  • 18 month probation
  • Rotating assignment between ambulance and engine
  • Department-sponsored driver operator 1A & 1B

Qualifications

  • Live in California, north of Santa Maria
  • Equivalent to graduation from high school
  • Valid State of California EMT-Paramedic license
  • Passed probation and currently working as a full time firefighter with a paid professional department OR completion of two full seasons (minimum 6 months each) as a paid seasonal firefighter
  • California State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 Certificate

Lateral hires do not need to be on the FCTC eligibility list at the time of hire.

Salary & Benefits

The starting monthly base salary for Firefighter/Paramedic is $10,428 to $11,977.

Salary Incentives

In addition to base pay, here are our incentives:

  • Company officer certification: 5%
  • First Aid and CPR instructor: 4%
  • Uniform allowance: $1,300 per year
  • Education reimbursement: $1,200 per year
  • Apparatus operator: Engineer minimum when assigned
  • Acting officer: Lieutenant minimum when assigned

Retirement plan

  • Classic Members: 2% at 50 for employees with reciprocity
  • New CalPERS members or enrollment after 01/01/13: 2.7% at 57 Formula

Medical insurance

  • 95% of medical premium for employee and family at Kaiser rate (employee pays 5%)
  • Dental
  • Orthodontia
  • Vision

Uniforms

  • Safety boots (Station, Structure and Wildland) provided
  • Station uniforms provided (T shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, sweatpants) yearly

Vacation

  • 6 shifts per year increasing to 11 shifts per year

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Apply by November 6

Questions

If you have any questions about our salary or benefits, email us at [email protected].