Firefighter; Lateral

The City of Rocklin is currently hiring for Firefighter - Lateral

Priority will be given to candidates who hold an active Paramedic license.

• 2% base salary increase effective July 2026
• 2% base salary increase effective July 2027
• 1% base salary increase effective January 2028

A structured oral examination and a Paramedic Skills Assessment, tentatively planned for the week of April 20, 2026, will be offered to best‑qualified candidates.

• Responds to emergency incidents and provides basic or advanced life support care (based on level of certification); assists in the emergency transportation of patients to medical facilities as required.
• Responds to fire alarms, rescues, hazardous materials incidents, public service calls or other incidents, which require the mitigation of circumstances that may threaten life, property or the environment.
• Drives and operates fire apparatus and related equipment as necessary, during emergency and non‑emergency responses. Properly positions apparatus at the scene to ensure effective and safe operations.
• Searches and rescues victims from buildings, motor vehicles, water hazards, and other locations.
• Isolates and minimizes hazardous material spills.
• Works closely with other emergency medical staff and coordinates with police and public safety and fire personnel from other agencies; responds to mutual aid situations.
• Participates in investigations, clean‑up, salvage, and overhaul operations.
• Participates in the fire inspections of buildings and properties within the City on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Maintains apparatus and vehicles in a clean and operable condition; performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment; reports the need for major repair.
• Maintains the station and living quarters in a clean and orderly condition; performs minor maintenance on facilities and station equipment.
• Participates in all assigned drills and training sessions.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with the community; presents a variety of educational and public services programs to children, as well as youth and community groups.
• May coordinate specific program or project areas, such as EMT; hazardous materials, CPR and First Aid training; and specialty equipment acquisition and maintenance.
• Prepares reports, prepares and maintains logs, records, and accurate files.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Equivalent to graduation from high school;
Current employment with an urban/suburban fire suppression agency with at least three (3) years of full‑time, paid experience comparable to the City’s classification of firefighter or higher rank.

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License with a Firefighter Endorsement is required within one (1) year from date of hire.
• Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid EMT certification or Paramedic license in good standing with the Local Emergency Services Agency.
• State of California Certified Firefighter I Certificate, or equivalent.
• Being assigned to arson investigations may require the ability to obtain and maintain PC Section 832 certificate within one (1) year of appointment (or upon conclusion of the first available training program if more than one year).

The Firefighter Task Book must be completed within the 12‑month probationary period. Appropriate certificates must be kept current while employed in this classification.

• While always welcome, a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application. The application must be completed in its entirety (including any supplemental questions).
• All required documents must be attached to the application; missing documents may be submitted until the final filing date. Human Resources will not accept documents after the final filing date. For college education to be considered, the degree or transcripts must be attached to the application.
• Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best‑qualified candidates.
• Candidates must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• This job classification requires a pre‑employment medical screening, which includes testing for drug use; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
• The City of Rocklin reserves the right to close this recruitment without prior notice.
• Please note that if you are a CalPERS Retired Annuitant, this position is not a retired annuitant eligible position. If you are a retired annuitant considering applying, you must reinstate from retirement (i.e., termination of CalPERS retirement and enrollment as an active employee) to be hired into this position.

The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.