Firefighter

Job Description:

Firefighter

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ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

Marin County Fire Department: Our employees are important assets in the actualization of our mission. They each play a vital role and carry the responsibility to express our department values in their daily work. Click on the “MCFD” link to learn more about our department and the people who make our organization a great place to work: MCFD

ABOUT THE POSITION

We believe that it’s our differences that make us stronger and our values that unite us as one. We are looking for exemplary firefighters who are passionate about working together to save lives, fight wildland fires, and commit their time and dedication to serving their community. If you enjoy working in a diverse fast-paced environment and have a desire to learn and grow within a supportive organization, come work for the Marin County Fire Department.

In this role you are initially given direct and detailed supervision and training in learning the principles and techniques of firefighting and equipment and building maintenance activities. After successful completion of training, you will be expected to perform the full range of fire suppression, safety and prevention duties on an in-service training basis and to learn and perform journey level skills in all areas of work assigned.

If you also want to be considered for the Firefighter-Paramedic or Fire Engineer Paramedic (Lateral) positions with Marin County Fire Department, you must complete separate applications.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate: has experience performing Structural and Wildland Fire Suppression. The ideal candidate has experience performing rescue operations and experience performing emergency medical procedures. In addition, the ideal candidate has earned an associate degree or a four-year degree at an accredited college or university and has completed college level coursework taken in fire science or a related field. The ideal candidate for this position will have personal and professional integrity, be highly organized, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, approach their work with enthusiasm, and demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Fire suppression and rescue principles, practices, techniques, apparatus, and equipment.
• Basic emergency medical skills.
• Fire service hydraulics.
• Principles of fire behavior, physics, chemistry of fire, mechanics of pumps and effects of weather on fire.
• Building design, construction, and material characteristics; weights, measures, and capacities.
• Ventilation, forcible entry, ladder and hose practice.
• Related tools and equipment usage and maintenance.
• Fire control safety procedures; wildland fire control practices and principles.
• Effective teamwork techniques.

Ability to:

• Analyze emergency conditions and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
• Write comprehensive reports and maintain accurate records.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Read and interpret complex technical documents such as maps, diagrams, and textbooks.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Deal effectively with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work and live harmoniously with co-workers.

To be considered for the Marin County Fire Department's Firefighter position, you must:

• Be current on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) within 12 months prior to application date. For more information on how to be placed on the FCTC SEL, visit https://www.fctconline.org/becoming-a-firefighter/fctc-statewide-list/
• Have a Cal-JAC CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) card that is dated within 12 months prior to application date.
• Have a passing score (70 or higher) on the FCTC Written Test within 12 months prior to application date. To view upcoming Cal-JAC CPAT and FCTC Written Test dates, click here: https://www.fctconline.org/testing-information/upcoming-test-schedule/

In addition to meeting the requirements above, you must also meet Marin County’s Minimum Qualifications, Certifications, and Licenses listed below:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation OR equivalent (GED).
• In accordance with state legal requirements, must be at least 18 years of age by the application filing deadline.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• Firefighter I Certificate issued by the California State Fire Marshal OR must have successfully completed a California State Fire Marshal approved Firefighter I Academy.
• A valid California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate, which must be maintained throughout employment.
• A valid Healthcare Provider CPR certificate issued by a training center approved by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority. Healthcare Provider cards issued by the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross meet the CPR requirement. Certificate must be maintained throughout employment with the County.

• Job classes require travel between various County and business-related locations. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County, including review of a recent DMV history. Applicants are required to furnish a recent DMV driving record when invited to an interview. California residents can obtain an online California Driver Record at: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr .
• Class B Commercial Driver's License is required within 12 months of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

From the certificates and licenses list above, candidates must attach and clearly label/identify, ONLY the following documents to their application:

• Firefighter I Certificate
• Valid California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate
• Valid Healthcare Provider CPR

Applications that do NOT include the documents listed above will be automatically disqualified from the recruitment.

Out-of-State Applicants: Applicants who live outside the State of California should contact the listed institutions regarding time sensitive reciprocity requirements and procedures:

• Firefighter I: California State Fire Marshal https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/state-fire-training/course-equivalency-reciprocity-and-challenge
• EMT: CA Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) https://emsa.ca.gov/emt/
• Paramedic: CA Emergency Medical Services Authority(EMSA) https://emsa.ca.gov/paramedic/

Special Requirements: Incumbents are required to work 24-hour shifts, overtime, weekends, on call, and holidays; work at any station in the County on short notice; perform routine and repetitive work; attend meetings and classes both on and off duty; work under various adverse and hazardous conditions; wear uniform; assist in training other employees; and maintain a clean and neat appearance.

Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff’s Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check, a psychiatric assessment and background investigation prior to appointment.

Driver’s License: Ability to drive is an essential function of this assignment. Successful candidates must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license at the time of hire. Submission of a satisfactory driving history obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles within the last 6 months will be required at the time of application. A valid California Class B Commercial driver’s license must be obtained within 12 months of appointment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at linda.kline@marincounty.gov .

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of October 26, 2025

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 10/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$109,665.92 - $133,282.24 Annually