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Elevate your skills, your career, and your life — while delivering excellence on every call.

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Bring your skills. Build your future.

We're seeking experienced paramedics ready to take their careers to the next level — whether as lateral firefighter-paramedics or paramedics stepping into the fire service.

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care, motivated to continuously improve, and ready to serve as part of a close-knit team, you'll thrive here.

Focused on every call.

At Piedmont Fire, we view every call as an opportunity to deliver the highest level of service.

With a pace that keeps us sharp and the time to train with purpose, we're always ready to give the community our very best.

Candidate Fit

Who we're looking for

Piedmont Fire is a great fit for paramedics and firefighter/paramedics who take pride in their craft and want to bring their best to every call. We're looking for people who value teamwork, train with purpose, and want to be part of a small, tight-knit department where everyone contributes and everyone is supported.

You'll thrive here if you're:

  • Motivated to grow your skills on both the EMS and fire sides
  • Calm, capable, and focused on delivering exceptional patient care
  • A teammate who shows up for your crew and your community
  • Someone who appreciates a positive, respectful workplace
  • Ready to make a difference in a place where your work is seen and valued

Why you'll want to stay.

We're committed to helping you build a sustainable career. In Piedmont, you'll have the structure, support, and opportunities that make long-term service possible.

Competitive pay.

Salary range: $129k - $148k/year, with full benefits and predictable scheduling that supports long-term stability.

High medical standards.

We deliver best-in-class EMS care, with expectations that match the skill and repsonsbility of the role.

Tools that match the job.

Modern, well-maintained apparatus, equipment, and training resources to help you stay sharp.

A sustainable work rhythm.

A pace that keeps you engaged, with time for fitness, family, and recovery.

"This job gives me everything I love about the fire service - and still lets me bring my best self home to my family."

Do the job right. Every time.

At Piedmont Fire, success isn't measured in numbers - it's about quality of care. Every response is an opportunity to bring your full training, focus, and professionalism. We set high standards, and we give you the support to meet them.

"We get to do everything the fire service offers - without a frantic page. That lets us commit fully to every call."

Investing in you.

We believe in building careers, not just filling positions.

From fully paid training to educational benefits to real opportunities to lead, Piedmont Fire supports your growth every step of the way.

Here, you'll have the time, resources, and mentorship to advance your skills and shape your path forward.

"From day one I was encouraged to grow. Whatever direction you want to take your career, you'll have support here."

Service that matters. Support you can feel.

Piedmont is a small, tight-knit community that values its Fire Department. From plates of home-baked cookies delivered by appreciative residents to top of the line equipment, you'll see that support every day.

Inside the department, you'll be welcomed as part of a team that looks out for one another.

"In Piedmont, you see a wide variety of calls that keep the work meaningful - and you do it with coworkers who support you like family."
CONNECT WITH US

Want to learn more? We'd love to meet you.

If you're interested in Piedmont Fire but not ready to apply, we invite you to schedule a station visit. It's the best way to see our department, meet the crew, and get a feel for the work and the culture.

You can also reach out if you'd prefer to set up a time to talk. We're glad to answer questions and help you understand whether this could be the right next step for you.

Email us to schedule a visit or conversation:

Firecareers@piedmont.ca.gov

Ready for your next step?

If you're a skilled paramedic ready to bring your talents to a department that values service, growth, and sustainability, apply today.

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"If you're passionate about taking really good care of people and working on a strong team, come take a look - this is a pretty amazing place to work."
— Lieutenant Brian Gidney