OR - Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic - City of Albany - Open Until Filled
Western Fire Chiefs Association
Ready to make a difference?
The City of Albany is now hiring Firefighter/EMT-Paramedics to join a dynamic team committed to emergency response and community safety.
Albany Fire Department is accepting applications for multiple vacant positions and to establish an eligibility list for future openings.
These positions are regular, full-time and are represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).
Salary Range: $77,872.06 to $98,442.61 annually
We value prior experience. Starting salary placement within the posted range will be determined based on consecutive years of paid firefighter experience, in accordance with applicable equal pay laws.
- Accepting applications through mid-March
- Virtual Interview, Formal Interview & EMS Skills Test conducted in April
- Pre-Employment (background, psych & medical) conducted May through July
- Academy begins September 1st
- Academy ends mid-December
** First review of applications will be on Monday, March 16th, for any applications received by midnight on Sunday, March 15th. Applications received on or after March 15th will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this recruitment may be closed at any time after March 15th without prior notice. **
All Applicants:
- Submit an online application through the City’s website
- Attach the following certifications to your application:
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- NFPA Firefighter I
- NFPA Driver or Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)
- Current EMT-Paramedic license or proof of enrollment in paramedic school.
- Candidates currently enrolled in a paramedic program must successfully graduate on or before September 1, 2026.
- Submit to Albany Fire through National Testing Network (NTN):
- FireTeam test scores (test scores must be dated within the 12 months preceding the date of application)
- Valid CPAT card (applicants must have successfully completed the CPAT within the 12 months preceding the date of application)
- Visit: National Testing Network
SALARY INCENTIVES & BENEFITS:
Salary Incentives: The following shall be applied to base salary upon hire as applicable and assigned.
- Paramedic License Incentive: $410.18 semi-monthly; $9,844.26 annually
- 3% Bilingual Incentive (Spanish or American Sign Language)
- Longevity Incentive:
- 3% at 10 years of service
- 6% at 15 years of service
- 9% at 20 years of service
Specialized Team Incentives: The following shall be applied to base salary upon hire as applicable and assigned.
- Hazardous Materials Team: $164.07 semi-monthly; $3,937.70 annually
- Technical Rescue/USAR Team: $164.07 semi-monthly; $3,937.70 annually
- Water Rescue Team: $164.07 semi-monthly; $3,937.70 annually
- Fire Investigation Group: $123.05 semi-monthly; $2,953.28 annually
Schedule:
- 1:3, 2:3 schedule (24 hrs on followed by 72 hours off; then 48 hrs on followed by 72 hrs off)
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