About this position
Marin County Fire’s Seasonal Paramedics serve as a critical lifeline for the West Marin community during the high-traffic summer season. Assigned to Medic 97, these paramedics deliver advanced life support (ALS) emergency care to the rural areas of Stinson Beach, Bolinas, and Mount Tamalpais—locations that see a dramatic increase in visitors during warmer months.
All paramedics on Medic 97 are certified in CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Their expertise and readiness ensure that emergency medical services reach patients quickly, even in areas where access can be delayed by terrain or travel distance.
What Medic 97 Paramedics do
Seasonal Paramedics work as part of a two-person crew and are responsible for:
- Providing emergency ALS care in remote and rural areas
- Collaborating with local fire agencies, lifeguards, and community volunteers
- Navigating challenging environments to reach patients quickly
- Transporting patients to area hospitals with professionalism and compassion
- Maintaining readiness for a wide range of medical incidents, from trauma to cardiac care
Each Medic 97 team includes one Paramedic and one EMT. Shifts rotate between 12 and 24 hours to ensure continuous coverage for the West Marin area. EMT positions are filled by returning Seasonal Firefighters and are not open to public recruitment.
Why join the Medic 97 team?
This is an excellent opportunity to gain real-world field experience in pre-hospital emergency care. You’ll work in unique and demanding settings alongside a tight-knit team of professionals committed to public safety and service.
Seasonal Paramedics play a vital role in keeping West Marin residents and visitors safe. If you're a licensed Paramedic with a passion for serving rural communities, this is a great way to apply your skills where they’re needed most.
Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age by application filing deadline.
- High School Graduation (or GED equivalent).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Must be maintained throughout employment.
- CPR issued by a training center approved by the California EMS authority (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, etc.). Must be maintained throughout employment.
- Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic License issued by the State of California upon appointment. Must be maintained throughout employment.
- Must possess the ability to secure Marin County EMS accreditation to practice, upon appointment. The license must be maintained throughout employment with the County
- A current, valid California Driver’s Class C (basic) License. Applicants are required to furnish a recent DMV driving record at the time of the interview.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
NOTE: While PALS is not a minimum requirement, applicants who do not possess a certification at the time of their interview or by the time of hire may not move forward in the recruitment process.