Working with the Marin County Fire Department
We value each of our firefighters and paramedics. Marin County firefighters will:
- Respond to emergency situations;
- Practice structural and wildland fire suppression;
- Provide life-saving assistance;
- Respond to traffic accidents and hazardous material incidents.
General qualifications
We’re looking for applicants who have experience in structural and wildland fire suppression. We also look for applicants who have taken college-level courses in fire science. All applicants must be at least 18 years old when they apply.
- A high school diploma or GED.
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record. If you’re hired, you’ll be required to get a commercial Class B driver’s license.
- A Firefighter I Certificate issued by the California State Fire Marshal or a Firefighter I Academy Certificate of Completion from an approved California State Fire Marshal program.
- A valid California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate.
- A valid Healthcare Provider CPR certificate issued by a training center. The training center must be approved by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority. We accept certificates issued by the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.
- A California Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card. The card must be issued in the 12-month period before you apply.
If you’re applying to be a Firefighter-Parademic, you’ll also need:
- A valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate;
- A valid California Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) license;
- If you’re hired, you’ll need to secure Marin County Emergency Medical Services accreditation,
Application process
All applicants can apply online. After you complete the online application, you'll receive an email notification about your status. The application process can also include:
- Written or oral exams
- Practical performance
- Skill testing
Open positions
You can find open positions listed online at Government Jobs.
Periodically, we also hire Seasonal Firefighters. Seasonal firefighters join professional firefighters to carry out functions like hoselays, handline construction, and backfires. Seasonal firefighters work during fire season, when fire danger is greatest. If you’re interested in becoming a Seasonal Firefighter, please send us an email.