1400 Fifth Avenue San Rafael, 94901
This open/continuous recruitment is intended to allow lateral Firefighter-Paramedics to express interest in joining the San Rafael Fire Department. While there may not be an immediate vacancy, applicants to this recruitment will be screened for qualifications and a list may be maintained for hiring as positions are vacated.
Prior to applying you are encouraged to schedule a phone or video call with active-duty personnel, e-mail us at Fire.Department@cityofsanrafael.org, and provide your name and a contact phone number.
Lateral Incentive Compensation Package:
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The San Rafael Fire Department is an all-risk fire agency that includes 69 operational firefighters trained in the areas of firefighting, Advanced Life Support (ALS) response, ambulance transport, technical rescue, hazardous material response, disaster response, fire prevention, and community preparedness. We constantly strive to provide the highest level and most capable emergency service delivery possible to our community; a service that is professional, compassionate, predictable, consistent, and sustainable.
THE CITY
San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment.
With a population of approximately 60,000, San Rafael is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget in fiscal year 2025-2026 of approximately $193 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity.
San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest assets, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience.
Come join our extraordinary team!
Please review the Firefighter-Paramedic job description available on our website.
The Firefighter-Paramedic protects life, property, and the environment by performing firefighting activities, emergency medical aid, hazardous materials response, and fire prevention duties. The position is also responsible for maintaining fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
The Department seeks individuals whose values align with our departmental commitment to respect, integrity, compassion, equality, and fairness. Our six San Rafael neighborhood fire stations deliver exceptionally courteous, compassionate, and professional public service. Our firefighters are committed to helping their community and their fellow firefighters. Our workforce is diverse and continuously strives to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our members work closely with multiple service agencies to ensure we are meeting the unique needs of the multicultural community of San Rafael.
Our department supports a behavioral health program consisting of IAFF trained Peer Support members, as well as members trained in critical incident stress management. The culture established by our personnel is cited as a key contributor to what makes the San Rafael Fire Department a great place to work. With over half of our line personnel having been hired within the past decade, there is a major focus on physical fitness, training, health and wellness, and an overall excitement about learning the art and trades of firefighting and emergency medicine.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BENEFITS:
The City of San Rafael offers an attractive compensation and benefits program, including participation in the Marin County Employees’ Retirement (MCERA) pension program, tiered contributions towards CalPERS health insurance, matching Retiree Health Savings (RHS) contributions, fully paid Dental coverage and Uniform Allowance.
Please review our benefits summary and the San Rafael Firefighters’ Association MOU for more information.
The City of San Rafael offers an attractive compensation and benefits program. The salary range for this position is $125,768 - $149,935 annually, DOQ/DOE and a competitive benefits program including:
Contact email:
human.resources@cityofsanrafael.org
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