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The City of Roseville is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter Paramedic II (Lateral). The recruitment will remain open until April 3, 2024. 

 - Roseville Fire is a non transporting agency.
 - Lateral Firefighter Paramedics will be put through a shortened two week Roseville academy. 
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A generous benefits package with a salary for Firefighter Paramedic II from $90,917 up to $143,414 (this top salary step includes 22.5% pay incentives). To learn more about the benefits please visit here.
 - Qualified candidates must possess by the date of appointment (approximately late August) a valid CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) card. Information regarding the test is available here.

About the Department/ Benefits/ Salary Info

The Roseville Fire Department is an all risk all hazard fire department. The department currently operates out of eight fire stations and serves a growing community of  over 150,000 residents. The operations division is staffed with a total of 111 personnel spread across three shifts. In 2023, the department responded to 19,647 calls for service. 

The department has a cross staffed Hazardous Materials Task Force, Rescue Task Force and Tactical Medic program. There are a number of specialty programs and collateral assignments available to those interested. The Roseville Fire Department is a non-transporting agency. 
The City offers a generous benefits package with a salary for Firefighter Paramedic II from $90,917 up to $143,414 (this top salary step includes 22.5% pay incentives). To learn more about the benefits please visit here

Successful Candidates

Firefighter Paramedic II (Lateral) candidates, in addition to the qualifications for Firefighter Paramedic I (which can be found here), must possess two years of experience as a paid full time Paramedic at the rank of Firefighter or above with an urban/suburban agency providing services similar to those of the City of Roseville Fire Department.

In addition, qualified candidates must possess by the date of appointment (approximately late August) 
a valid CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) card. Information regarding the test is available here.

Application Process/Timeline

2024 Recruitment for Firefighter Paramedic II/Lateral

  • Applications will be accepted from February 28 - April 3. 
  • Practical EMS Skills Test* week of April 22
  • In Person Interviews* week of May 6 (Zoom interview requests will be considered for those applying from out of the region on a case by case basis)
  • Academy start date* anticipated to be September 9
* Dates subject to change. 

Hiring Webinar

We will be hosting an optional Firefighter Paramedic II (Lateral) Hiring Webinar to learn more about the requirements and benefits of becoming a Roseville Fire Department Firefighter. Participants, who will have the option to be anonymous to other participants,  will have the opportunity to ask questions about the position, department, testing process, benefits, etc.  

Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Webinar Link: To register for the webinar please click here.

If you are unable to make the webinar but would like to view the recorded session, please email [email protected]. Participation in the webinar is optional and is not required to apply. 

Hiring Open House

Interested in visiting a station and learning more about the department? We will be hosting a hiring Open House at Fire Station 1 (80 Lincoln Street) on Thursday, March 14 from 9-12. 

This is a casual opportunity for those interested in potentially applying to visit a station and learn more about the department. It is a drop in event, so please come anytime between 9-12. Dress is business casual. 

Questions?

If you would like to be contacted by a member of the recruitment committee please submit your information here, reach out via email at [email protected], or give us a call at 916-774-5800.

About the City of Roseville

The City of Roseville is nestled at the western edge of Placer County, along the Interstate 80 corridor, which is a short, scenic drive way from the Sierra Foothills and Lake Tahoe (approximately 90 miles away)--snowboarding, skiing, or simply to relax. We are roughly the same distance away from the San Francisco Bay area, yet another world-class destination to enjoy all the region has to offer. Roseville sits close to many of the of the area's largest lakes, including Folsom Lake, a destination for all sorts of water sports, like kayaking, boating, paddle boarding, as well as Lake Natomas, which is well known for its top-tier rowing facility and running / bicycling trails.

The City of Roseville ranked 8th in Livability’s 2021 Top 100 Best Places to Live in America, after analyzing over 1,000 small to midsized cities on factors like safety, affordability, economic stability, outdoor recreation, accessibility, and community engagement. In their article, Livability stated Roseville offers “the exact things so many of us are craving right now: connection, affordability, and the space and opportunity to grow.”  Roseville was one of only four California cities to make the list, ranking the highest of the others. 

Roseville also ranked in Money Magazine’s 2020 list of best places to live in the US. It was the only California city to make their list. They cited affordability, city-run utilities, and high-paying jobs as some of Roseville’s best attributes. 

Learn more about the City of Roseville here.






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