Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

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Professional Growth

EMTs have the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals and gain valuable experience in emergency medical services.

Community Impact

Working as an EMT allows individuals to serve their community and provide essential medical care in emergency situations.

Collaborative Environment

The San Rafael Fire Department fosters a collaborative environment where EMTs can work alongside other emergency responders and healthcare professionals.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • EMT Certification

  • CPR “Healthcare Provider” card issued by the American Heart Association or equivalent

  • 18 years of age with a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

  • California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory record

Compensation and Benefits

$24.54 per hour

Approximately 20 hours per week

  • Retirement

    Marin County Employees’ Retirement Association (MCERA - 1937 Act County System). New members receive 2.7% @ 57 retirement benefit. Candidates with previous service from reciprocal agencies may be eligible for 3% @ 55.

  • Health and Dental Insurance

    Full flex cafeteria plan with the following monthly contributions: $755.62 employee only; $1,220.946 employee +1; $1,798.14 family coverage; $300 opt-out payment.

    Family coverage available for dental plan.

  • Retiree Health Savings Plan

    City contribution of 2% top step Firefighter-Paramedic salary (employee required match).

  • Deferred Compensation

    Employees have the opportunity to enroll in City of San Rafael deferred compensation and 125 Plans.

  • Life and Long-Term Disability

    City coverage of $5,000; LTD up to 1,000/month. Option to purchase voluntary life insurance up to $500,000.

  • Annual Leave

    120-300 hours of vacation (based on years of service), 144 hours of sick leave, 13 city holidays.

    Unused sick leave can be applied to service credit upon retirement.

  • Uniform Allowance

    $1,135 per year. Class B uniforms provided annually. $160 boot allowance every 2 years.