Vacaville Fire Department — Vacaville, CA
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The City of Vacaville invites applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic I.
Three (3) or more vacancies are anticipated within the department. The academy is expected to begin early 2027. This recruitment will also be used to establish a list for future vacancies that may occur over the next 12-month period.
Vacaville Firefighter/Paramedics perform skilled work in emergency fire suppression, emergency medical care, fire prevention, investigation activities, ALS transportation, and other tasks that support the protection of life and property. Firefighter/Paramedics assume primary responsibility for patient care at the scene of a medical emergency, assist in the maintenance and care of all stations, apparatus, and equipment, and perform other related duties normally associated with the position of a professional Firefighter/Paramedic.
Firefighter/Paramedic I is the entry classification of the series. Incumbents are promoted to Firefighter/Paramedic II upon successful completion of the Vacaville in-house training academy (20 weeks). The City of Vacaville no longer requires the completion of the Firefighter I training curriculum to be eligible for this position. Please see the new minimum qualifications below .
Firefighter/Paramedic I salary: $108,348.62/annually (during in-house academy) Firefighter/Paramedic II salary: $121,892.84 - $148,161.98 /annually
Vacaville Firefighter/Paramedics currently work a 48/96 shift schedule, resulting in an average work week of 56 hours.
Additional information, including benefit details and incentive pay, can be found on our website at www.cityofvacaville.gov.
The City of Vacaville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses through our Veterans Preference Points Policy. ## ABOUT YOU 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:
License and Certificate Requirements (at time of application):
Candidates applying for this position must complete the following by 5:30 p.m., October 6, 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):
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.*
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: 5:30 pm, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Paramedic Skills Test and Department Interviews: Week of October 12, 2026
Chief's Interviews: November 2026 Background Process for Selected Candidates: November/December 2026
Anticipated Start of Employment: January/February 2027
These dates, including the final filing date, may be changed due to business or administrative necessity.
Applicants must submit all required documentation with their City of Vacaville application, and meet minimum requirements for the position, to continue in the process. Candidates who have met all requirements may be invited to continue in the examination process which will include the paramedic skills test, oral board interview, comprehensive background investigation and a post-offer, pre-employment medical and psychological evaluation.
The City of Vacaville is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Vacaville Firefighters Association (VFA) The City of Vacaville values the importance of our first responders and public safety staff. Employees enjoy a collaborative and team oriented working environment,48/96 alternative work schedules, employee social and wellness activities through our CoV LIFE program, competitive pay and a generous benefits and retirement package. To learn more about our benefits for Full Time positions, please review our Benefits Summary page.
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits (including CalPERS membership), and do not accrue leave time with the exception of state mandated sick leave (40 hours per year). Part-time positions are not covered by Social Security and are not eligible for the City of Vacaville's retirement plan through CalPERS and are therefore required to make 7.5% pre-tax contributions into a qualified plan under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA). For the City of Vacaville, the plan is a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Systems, Inc.