Firefighter/Paramedic I at City of Vacaville – Vacaville, California

The Ideal Candidate

The City of Vacaville is seeking an enthusiastic, entry-level fire service professional with a positive attitude who is eager to join a community-focused, service-driven team.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a collaborative team player who demonstrates empathy for both the community and coworkers, and possesses strong emotional intelligence;
• Be an experienced paramedic-level EMS provider with a proven record of delivering skilled, compassionate patient care;
• Have a clear career goal of becoming a firefighter; and
• Bring dedication, professionalism, and a strong commitment to public service to our department.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to the completion of 12th grade.
Certification of successful completion of California State Fire Marshal approved Firefighter I training, or equivalent, curriculum is desirable. College-level coursework in fire science is desirable.

Experience: None required.
The following qualifications are desirable: One (1) year of paid experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic, two (2) years of experience in emergency response ambulance transport Paramedic, and/or possession of the California State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 Certification.

License and Certificate Requirements (at time of application):

• Current, valid California Paramedic License

At the time of appointment to the position, successful candidates must possess the following:

• Current, valid ACLS certificate (issued by American Heart Association or equivalent)
• Current, valid PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or PEPP (Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals) Certification
• Current, valid PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) or BTLS/ITLS (Basic Trauma Life Support/International Life Support) Certification
• CFF JAC CPAT "Card of Completion" indicating completion of the CPAT within 12 months prior to the appointment date

To view full job requirements, please review the class specification found here.
Final Filing Date: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Candidates applying for this position must complete the following by 5:30 p.m., February 17, 2026:

City of Vacaville Application and Required Documents:
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet. If unable to apply online, application packets can be obtained in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101.

City of Vacaville application, supplemental questionnaire and the following items must be received in the Human Resources Department by 5:30 p.m. on the final filing date.

Copies (clear and legible) of the following documents must be submitted by the final filing date (postmarks are not accepted):

• Current, valid California Paramedic License
• Optional Certifications (attach if you possess these now): Firefighter 1 Certification; ACLS Certification; PALS or PEPP Certification; PHTLS or BTLS/ITLS Certification; CFF JAC CPAT Card of Completion

Documentation can be submitted in the following ways:

1. Attached to your online application, or
2. Faxed* to our Human Resources Department at (707) 449-5306, or
3. Submitted in person, or via mail*, to our Human Resources Department located at Vacaville City Hall, 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688.

* The City of Vacaville is not responsible for problems associated with mail service/delivery and/or fax machine failure. Postmarks will not be accepted.

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