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. ApplicationSubmit your application by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 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 AssessmentAfter 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 InterviewTop 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 EvaluationApplicants 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 EmploymentApplicants 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.
