SAN RAFAEL

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Celebrating 150 years of service to our community.

Our Mission is to Help.

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.

Join the team!

The San Rafael Fire Department strives to provide the best fire and EMS services possible; a service that is capable, compassionate, predictable, and sustainable. The City of San Rafael invites applicants for Firefighter-Paramedic on a continuous basis. Check back regularly for opportunities in Fire Administration, including Wildfire Prevention.

Positions

  • Entry Level Firefighter-Paramedic

    The Department seeks individuals whose values align with our departmental commitment to respect, integrity, compassion, equality, and fairness. Our firefighters are committed to helping their community and their fellow firefighters.

    Candidates must have a high school diploma and a minimum of 21 semester units of college coursework.

    • CPAT card dated on or after February 1, 2022

    • Completion of CA State Board of Fire Services Firefighter I curriculum or ability to obtain prior to appointment

    • Valid CA Paramedic License or ability to obtain prior to appointment

  • Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic

    Firefighters who have demonstrated 12 months of full-time experience as a paid profession firefighter/paramedic with another fire agency are eligible to apply.

    Applicants must possess:

    • CA State Firefighter 1 or completion of CA State Board of Fire Services Firefighter 1 curriculum

    • Valid CA Paramedic License (or equivalent) or ability to obtain prior to appointment

  • All City of San Rafael Jobs

    Fire administration, wildfire mitigation, and more!

    The City of San Rafael has openings for numerous positions inside the Fire Department, as well as other City departments. Check back frequently to stay in the loop about available opportunities.