Firefighter

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Firefighter 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: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/1423226

FIREFIGHTER - 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, or California Paramedic License, or NREMT Paramedic 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 California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

1. Valid California EMT Certification or California Paramedic License.

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 for:

1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
2. Valid California EMT Certification, or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT Certification, or California Paramedic License, or NREMT Paramedic 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 California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record. 

1. Valid California EMT Certification or California Paramedic License.

1. Successful completion of City of the Berkeley Firefighter Taskbooks.
2. Successful completion of City of Berkeley Firefighter written and psychomotor examinations.
3. Certificates of completion for:

Applications must be received by Monday, February 24, 2025 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. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. 

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

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

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review 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 hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application. 

Salary : $102,898 - $129,617