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Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral)

City of Albany (CA)
Albany, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/1/2026

The City of Albany is accepting applications for 
Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral).  
There are two (2) vacancies. Apply Now!

Firefighter/Paramedic Brochure

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

  • Possession of a High School diploma or GED equivalency 

  • Six (6) months of experience working as a full-time paramedic in a 911 transporting agency is required at time of application

  • Be a current full-time firefighter/paramedic with at least one (1) year of experience and have successfully completed the agency's probationary period

  • Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification

 Licenses and Certifications

  • Possession of a valid California Paramedic License

  • Possession of a valid ACLS certification

  • Possession of a valid PALS or PEPP certification

  • Possession of a valid PHTLS or ITLS certification

  • Possession of a valid BLS for Healthcare Provider certification

  • Possession of a valid California Driver's License with a DMV Firefighter Endorsement

 Other Requirements

  • Positions in this classification must be free of felony convictions and successfully pass a department pre-employment screening process which include, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and full background investigation.
  • Positions in this classification must work nights, weekends, holidays, and on a various shift configuration that will include 48-hour tours of duty
  • Positions are subject to mandatory call back at any time
All completed applications will be reviewed. Based on the information in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. 

1. Application
Submit your application by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July31, 2026. A complete application must include the following attachments:
  • California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification

  • California Paramedic License

  • ACLS certification

  • PALS or PEPP certification

  • PHTLS or ITLS certification

  • BLS for Healthcare Provider certification

  • Valid California Driver's License with DMV Firefighter Endorsement 

2.  Oral Board & Paramedic Assessment
After all applications have been reviewed, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an exam consisting of an oral board interview and paramedic assessment consisting of Albany Fire Department and other subject matter experts. Candidates that pass this stage of the process will be placed on an Eligibility List. 

3. Chief's Interview
Top ranked applicants on the eligibility list will be invited to the Chief's interview.  Interviews will be scheduled immediately following the oral board and paramedic assessment.

4. Background, Psych and Medical Evaluation
Applicants passing the Chief's interview and selected to continue in the hiring process will be provided a conditional offer of employment and will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation.

4. Final Offer of Employment
Applicants passing the background, psychological evaluation and medical evaluation will receive a final offer of employment.  

The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. 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 Department at hr@albanyca.gov a minimum of five days prior to the examination.

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