Apply for: Firefighter/Engineer -OR- Firefighter/Engineer /Paramedic #24A-41 (20529078)

Recruitment Process:

• Written Application
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT
  • Make sure you can provide proof of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) prior to appointment.  The CPAT must be current. 
• Written Exam
  • The Firefighter Candidate Testing Center’s (FCTC) Written Exam and Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) and will be used to screen applications.  If you are not already on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL), please arrange to be on the list at www.fctconline.org/written-testing/. There is a $50 fee for the test. Candidates experiencing financial hardship may qualify for financial aid to pay for their FCTC testing fees at https://www.fctconline.org/grants/.
• Additional process details and dates are TBD, and will include an Oral Board Interview, Paramedic Assessment (if applicable), and Selection Interview with the Fire Chief.  Information will be shared with candidates via CalOpps emails. 

Please note:

• Updates about process details and application status will be provided via CalOpps as they become available.  Individual status updates will not be provided; please do not inquire.  Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.
• Candidates with a Paramedic License are highly desirable and encouraged to apply. 
• All certifications, licenses, training, and other relevant information must be clearly stated within the appropriate area(s) of the CalOpps application, and added as attachments.
• For candidates who are IFSAC or PROBOARD certified, you may apply for California Firefighter 1 Certificate via reciprocity with the California State Fire Marshall.  To learn more about the process, visit the website of the California Fire Marshall, or review the reciprocity application here. 
• Entry Level Firefighter candidates will need to attend an academy at the start of their employment.
• 9.5% Paramedic Pay will be applied to the base salary for those who qualify.  Firefighter/Paramedic applicants may be required to participate in an additional skills assessment during the selection process. 
• For Firefighter / Paramedic, incumbent must have a valid State of California Paramedic Certification / License, and will need to obtain San Mateo County Paramedic accreditation prior to completing probationary period.

The Fine Print

•  Applications will be reviewed and those who best meet the qualifications for the position may be invited to continue in the selection process.  •  Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate) including criminal, DMV, DOJ fingerprinting, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and a pre-employment physical.  •  Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources prior to or upon submittal of application by contacting calopps@redwoodcity.org  •  Questions?  Read hiring process FAQs, or reach out via email to calopps@redwoodcity.org  •  Provisions in this document may be modified or revoked without notice.  •  Redwood City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  •