Salary : $105,984.86 - $133,505.88 Annually
Location : Berkeley, CA
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 2026-09-9146
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

JOB OPPORTUNITY
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Firefighter EMT in the Fire Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and perform all duties required to effectively respond to emergency fire suppression and basic life support medical situations. You will be assigned to a truck or engine, typically in a three or four-person crew, and will respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other emergency and non-emergency situations.

See the full job class specification here:
For more information, visit the Berkeley Fire Department recruitment website and view the .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
FIREFIGHTER EMT - AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
2. Valid California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT Certification.
3. Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Card of Completion issued no earlier than one (1) year from the recruitment filing deadline.
4. Successful Completion of the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) written exam completed no earlier than one (1) year from the recruitment filing deadline.
5. Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
6. Proof of vaccination to include: TDaP, TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella (Chicken Pox), and Influenza. Titers demonstrating immunity may be substituted for the proof of vaccination.

FIREFIGHTER EMT - BY TIME OF APPOINTMENT:

1. Valid California EMT Certification.
2. Valid California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

FIREFIGHTER EMT - BY COMPLETION OF FIREFIGHTER 1 ACADEMY:

1. Successful completion of all required City of Berkeley and California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) academic training and certification examinations, including successful completion of the Academy with the incumbent's assigned cohort, is a condition of continued employment. Failure to meet these requirements shall result in separation from employment.
2. Achieve certificates of completion issued by FEMA, the OSFM or the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) for the following courses or equivalents/replacements as determined by FEMA, OSFM, or NWCG:

a. FSTEP Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations (RRA/O)

b. FSTEP Fire Fighter Survival

c. FSTEP Fire Control 3B

d. FSTEP Fire Control 4 (if applicable to that academy)

e. FSTEP Driver Operator 1A

f. FSTEP or NWCG S130

g. FSTEP or NWCG S131

h. FSTEP or NWCG S190

i. FSTEP or CSTI HazMat FRO

j. FSTEP Vehicle Extrication

k. CFSTES Firefighter I

l. FEMA Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100)

m. FEMA National Incident Management Systems, An Introduction (IS-700.A)

FIREFIGHTER EMT - BY COMPLETION OF PROBATION:

1. Successful completion of the City of Berkeley Firefighter Taskbooks.
2. Successful completion of City of Berkeley Firefighter written and psychomotor examinations.
3. Certificates of completion issued by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for the following courses or equivalents/replacements as determined by OSFM:
   • CFSTES Firefighter II

FIREFIGHTER EMT LATERAL - AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
2. Valid California EMT Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT Certification.
3. Currently employed as a full-time paid Firefighter with at least two years of continuous employment.
4. CFSTES or IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter I Certification.
5. Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
6. Proof of vaccination to include: TDaP, TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella (Chicken Pox), and Influenza. Titers demonstrating immunity may be substituted for the proof of vaccination.

FIREFIGHTER EMT LATERAL - BY TIME OF APPOINTMENT

1. Valid California EMT Certification.
2. Valid California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

FIREFIGHTER EMT LATERAL - BY COMPLETION OF FIREFIGHTER 1 ACADEMY:

1. Successful completion of all required City of Berkeley and California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) academic training and certification examinations, including successful completion of the Academy, is a condition of continued employment. Failure to meet these requirements shall result in separation from employment.
2. Achieve certificates of completion issued by FEMA, the OSFM or the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) for the following courses or equivalents/replacements as determined by FEMA, OSFM, or NWCG:

a. FSTEP Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations (RRA/O)

b. FSTEP Fire Fighter Survival

c. FSTEP Fire Control 3B

d. FSTEP Fire Control 4 (if applicable to that academy)

e. FSTEP Driver Operator 1A

f. FSTEP or NWCG S130

g. FSTEP or NWCG S131

h. FSTEP or NWCG S190

i. FSTEP or CSTI HazMat FRO

j. FSTEP Vehicle Extrication

k. CFSTES Firefighter I

l. FEMA Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100)

m. FEMA National Incident Management Systems, An Introduction (IS-700.A)

FIREFIGHTER EMT LATERAL - BY COMPLETION OF PROBATION:

1. Successful completion of the City of Berkeley Firefighter Taskbooks.
2. Successful completion of City of Berkeley Firefighter written and psychomotor examinations.
3. Certificates of completion issued by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for the following courses or equivalents/replacements as determined by OSFM:
   • CFSTES Firefighter II

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be received by Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application, all required certifications and licenses attached as photos/scans, and responses to supplemental questions. Applicants must attach all supplemental documentation listed below as part of the minimum qualifications in order to be invited to the next phases of the recruitment process. Please do NOT submit your application until you possess all required documents as listed below. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Supplemental attachments must include:

• Valid California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT Certification
• Valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Card of Completion issued no earlier than one (1) year from the recruitment filing deadline (October 5, 2025 - October 5, 2026) - ENTRY LEVEL ONLY
• Valid proof of successful completion of the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) written exam completed no earlier than one (1) year from the recruitment filing deadline (October 5, 2025 - October 5, 2026) - ENTRY LEVEL ONLY
• Valid CFSTES or IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter I Certification - LATERAL ONLY
• Valid Driver's License
• Proof of vaccinations must include:
  • TDaP
  • TB - within the last two years
  • MMR
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
  • Current Influenza/Flu Shot

*Titers demonstrating immunity may be substituted for the proof of vaccination.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS
The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience and documentation will be calculated based on the application closing date)

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including driver's license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.

(SWORN FIRE)
01

Please indicate if you are applying as an Entry Level or Lateral Firefighter EMT.

• Entry Level Firefighter EMT
• Lateral Firefighter EMT

02

Please confirm you included your high school or equivalent (GED) information within the Education section of your application as part of the minimum qualifications for this position.

• I have provided my high school or equivalent information within my application.
• I do not a possess high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.

03

Please confirm you have uploaded your current California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT Certification.

• I have uploaded the required document.
• I do not possess a current California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT Certification.

04

Please confirm you have uploaded your Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card of completion from within the last year.

• I have uploaded the required document.
• I do not possess a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card of completion from within the last year.
• N/A - I am a LATERAL a