Paramedic Firefighter na City of Benicia, CA

About the Department

The City is accepting applications for the position of Paramedic Firefighter. We are accepting applications from both lateral candidates and candidates who meet the certification criteria but are not currently working as a full-time paramedic firefighter. 

Lateral candidates are Paramedic Firefighters who have at least 12 months of current, continuous full-time career paramedic firefighting experience, and who have passed their current agency's probationary period. Lateral candidates must possess all required California certifications.

Candidates who don't meet the definition of a lateral Paramedic Firefighter are eligible to apply if the following criteria for both Paramedic and Firefighter certification status are met:

Paramedic Certifications/Status:
California paramedic license or eligible reciprocity.

Firefighter Certifications/Status:
Candidate has recently graduated from a California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) recognized academy with a valid California OSFM Firefighter I certificate; or candidate is currently enrolled in a California OSFM recognized fire academy and is within 3 months of graduation.

Please note: We are not accepting trainee applications at this time (applicants who still need to complete the Firefighter I academy).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:  

• Holiday Pay: 1.25% monthly, paid out twice per year

• Uniform Allowance: $75/month

• Educational Incentive Pay:

  • 1% for 30 college units

  • 2% for AA degree

  • 3% for BA/BS degree

Leave Accruals:

• Vacation: up to 312 hours per year 

• Sick Leave: 24 hours/month

• Comp Time: May accrue up to 480 hours

Retirement & Deferred Compensation:

• CalPERS Retirement:

  • Classic: 3% @ 55

  • PEPRA: 2.7% @ 57

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Optional) 

• Retiree Health Employer Contribution: $1,000/year

Health Benefits:

• Medical: Choice of 4 Kaiser plans

• Dental & Vision: Premiums fully paid by the City

• Pay in Lieu of Medical: Available

Other: 

• 48/96 work schedule

• Ongoing department-supported training opportunities

• Qualifying lateral candidates serve a 9-month probationary period. All others will serve a 12-month probationary period

About the Department

The Benicia Fire Department proudly serves a scenic waterfront community of approximately 28,000 residents with a team of 34 dedicated career firefighters. Led by a Fire Chief and three Division Chiefs, the department operates from two fire stations with a minimum daily staffing of nine professional firefighters and one chief officer.

• Station 11 is home to both an Engine and Truck company

• Station 12 operates a second Engine company

• All units are cross-staffed to effectively respond to a wide range of emergencies.

In 2024, the department responded to 3,048 calls for service, maintaining a manageable call volume that supports both operational readiness and the well-being of its firefighters.

About Our Community

Located at the southern tip of Solano County, Benicia sits just 30 miles north of San Francisco. With Interstate 780 and Interstate 680 running through the city, highway safety and traffic incident response are key components of our operations. We also provide mutual and automatic aid throughout Solano and Contra Costa Counties, including to neighboring Vallejo, and deploy a Type 1 OES engine statewide when needed.

A True All-Risk Agency

Benicia Fire is an “All-Risk” department, with firefighters cross-trained in technical rescue disciplines, including water rescue. We actively participate in county-wide HazMat and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams. All front-line apparatus deliver non-transporting Advanced Life Support (ALS) care.

Culture & Career Balance

Our members enjoy a strong sense of community and we strive for a healthy work-life balance—supported by a sustainable call volume and well-staffed shifts. Firefighters are encouraged to pursue professional growth through technical and promotional training, while still having the time and support to maintain their personal and family lives.

This balanced approach to emergency response, development, and wellness creates a supportive environment where firefighters can thrive both on and off the job.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent (i.e., GED). 
• Graduation from a paramedic training program that meets the requirements for licensing in the State of California by date of appointment. 
• Possession of a California Firefighter 1 certificate issued by the State Fire Marshal prior to appointment; or, for out-of-state applicants, an approved application for Firefighter I reciprocity through the California State Fire Marshal’s Office. 

Experience: 

• Experience as a Paramedic within an active progressive paramedic program, accompanied by experience as a Firefighter in an active progressive firefighting organization, is highly desirable. 
  
  

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Other Qualifications

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this exciting career opportunity with the Benicia Fire Department, online applications are preferred and should be submitted through the NeoGov system.

As part of your application, please attach all of the following documents you currently possess:

• Valid California Driver’s License

• Firefighter I Certificate or an approved reciprocity application for Firefighter I from the California Office of the State Fire Marshal, or proof of enrollment in a California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) recognized academy. 

• California Paramedic License

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification

• CPR Certification

• PALS or PEPP (Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals) Certification 

• ITLS, PHTLS, or BTLS (Advanced trauma life support equivalents) Certification

• A current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card or an approved alternative, issued within 24 months prior to the date of hire. Lateral candidates are exempt from this requirement. 

• A passing score (70% or higher) on the Fire Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) written test (FCTConline.org) or an approved alternate written examination within the last 24 months. Lateral candidates are exempt from this requirement.

Individuals wishing to file a paper application in lieu of the online application process should contact the City of Benicia Human Resources Department at 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA  94510.  Business hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, and from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.  

Applicants are expected to accurately document their related experience and any training, education, and/or skills relevant to this position. Applicants should respond to all supplemental questions, even if the information is also contained in the application.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Application materials will be carefully evaluated; applicants whose experience and education best match the position requirements will be invited to advance to the next stage of the selection process, which will consist of a written CPS examination. Candidates who have taken and passed the Fire Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) exam with a passing score of 70% or higher will not be required to take the written exam.  

Qualifying lateral candidates will not be required to complete the FCTC or CPS written exam. The Human Resources department will review application materials and supplemental question responses to determine whether an applicant qualifies as a true lateral candidate.

Interview and Skills Testing:
Applications for all lateral candidates and candidates who pass (or are exempt from) the written exam will have their applications and supplemental questions, and all attached licenses and certificates reviewed.  Applicants who have experience, education, and training that best match the position requirements will be invited to advance to the next stage of the selection process, which is the oral board/skills examination.

Prior to appointment, candidates must pass a thorough background investigation and a pre-placement medical screening, including a drug screen.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to future steps in the process.

If, due to a disability, you need accommodations at any point during the application or testing process, please contact Human Resources Department at (707) 746-4766.

**IMPORTANT NOTE:  ALL LICENSES AND/OR ACCREDITATION MUST BE MAINTAINED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  REVOCATION OF ACCREDITATION WILL BE CAUSE FOR TERMINATION.

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