Lateral Firefighter/Engineer Paramedic #26A-33 (20743181)

Description

Please review the minimum qualifications carefully prior to submitting your application to ensure you are applying to the appropriate recruitment. Applications submitted to the wrong job posting may not move forward in the selection process. *Apply to this position if you currently have 2 or more years of full-time experience as a firefighter and hold a paramedic license.

The Firefighter Candidate Testing Center's (FCTC) Written Exam and Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) and will be used to screen applications. If you are not already on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL), please arrange to be on the list at www.fctconline.org/written-testing/. There is a $50 fee for the test. Candidates experiencing financial hardship may qualify for financial aid to pay for their FCTC testing fees at https://www.fctconline.org/financialaid/.

Interested in learning more about the Redwood City Fire Department: Attend the Open House on June 13, 2026, between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Station 9, located at 755 Marshall St, Redwood City, CA 94063

Oral Board Interviews will take place in-person during the week of July 13th.

Paramedic Assessment will take place in person, the week of July 20th.

Chief Final Interviews will take place in person, the week August 10th

• These dates are confirmed

The Role:

The City of Redwood City is seeking Firefighter/Engineers who are licensed paramedics. Under direction of the Fire Captain, the Firefighter/Engineer will perform firefighting and fire prevention duties aimed at protecting life and property, operate and maintain firefighting equipment, and provide basic medical assistance. Firefighter/Engineers also provide Advanced Life Support first responder pre-hospital emergency medical care and emergency medical assistance, perform minor station maintenance, and participate in training to maintain skills. Please see the Firefighter/Engineer Paramedic job description for more details.

Required Qualifications:

Experience and Training Guidelines:

A typical way to demonstrate the applicant possesses the required knowledge and ability may be obtained through the following ways:

• Two years (2) of full-time firefighting service.
• Possession of a California State Fire Training Firefighter I certificate is required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
• Must have a valid Paramedic License from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and will need to obtain San Mateo County Paramedic accreditation prior to completing probationary period.

Required Certification and License:

• Provide proof of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate prior to appointment to the classification of Firefighter/Engineer. CPAT must be valid and completed within the last 12 months.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license. Driving record will be reviewed and any infractions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Paramedic: In addition to the Job Related and Essential Qualifications for Firefighter/Engineer: