Fire Department
Alameda County Fire Department
Dublin, CA · Alameda County
Pay scale
| Firefighter Recruit-EMT | $88,899/yr |
| Firefighter Recruit-Paramedic | $88,899/yr |
Alameda County Fire Department seeks a Fire Department Plan Checker II requiring an Associate degree and three years of experience, or one year internal experience, plus ICC or state certification and a valid driver's license.
Candidates must be at least 18, hold a California driver’s license, CPAT, and active FCTC State Eligibility List placement with an EMT or Paramedic certification. Applications close November 13, 2026.
This entry-level recruitment requires a valid California Paramedic license, FCTC State Eligibility List placement, and a CPAT certificate by November 13, 2026. Standout benefits include a CalPERS defined benefit pension.
The Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) was formed on July 1, 1993 as a dependent special district governed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, consolidating the former Castro Valley Fire Department, Eden Fire Department, and County Fire Patrol into a single jurisdiction. It has since grown into a regional department providing services to multiple cities and unincorporated communities across Alameda County in the San Francisco Bay Area.
ACFD provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire-code administration, and emergency preparedness, and runs community programs including CPR/AED training, defensible-space guidance, ride-alongs, and station tours. It hires career firefighters and support staff and maintains a Reserve firefighter program.
ACFD hires career firefighters and fire-prevention/plan-check staff, and maintains a Reserve firefighter program with published educational and physical requirements.
How was the Alameda County Fire Department formed?
It was formed on July 1, 1993 as a dependent special district under the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, consolidating the Castro Valley Fire Department, Eden Fire Department, and County Fire Patrol.
Does the department have a reserve program?
Yes — ACFD maintains a Reserve firefighter program with published educational and physical requirements.