Reserve Firefighter

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Novato, California 94949 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 12, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Fire and EMS
  • Summary

    Job Posting

    Employer: Novato Fire Protection District

    Salary: $20.00 - $26.00 Hourly

    Location: 95 Rowland Way, Novato, CA

    Job Type: Part-Time

    Division: Operations

    Closing Date: Continuous

    Description

    The Novato Fire Reserve program will consist of four (4) levels. Assignments are dependent upon qualifications. New Reserves may enter the program at Levels 1-3 dependent on qualifications. Each level builds upon the requirements of the preceding levels. Level 4 requires completion of the Reserve Firefighter task book, and background investigation including polygraph, psychological and medical evaluation.

    Requirements by Level:

    • Level 1: Age 18 at time of hire, driver license, High School diploma or GED certificate, AND enrollment in EMS and/or Fire related course; OR currently employed by NFD.
    • Level 2: Meets all Level 1 requirements AND has Firefighter 1 academy or California State Firefighter 1 certificate; OR an active paramedic license.
    • Level 3: Meets Level 1 and has Firefighter 1 academy or California State Firefighter 1 certificate, AND has an active paramedic license.
    • Level 4: Meets Level and has Firefighter 1 Academy or California State Firefighter 1 certificate, AND active paramedic license, AND has completed Reserve Firefighter Task Book.

    General Requirements:

    • Reserves will be required to attend a three (3) hour paid training night, twice per month.
    • Level 3 and 4 Reserves will act as Senior Reserve mentors to Level 1 and 2 Reserves.
    • Once eligible, Reserves will be expected to attend a minimum of one (1), 12 hour paid ride a long per month on the assigned shift.
    • In recognition of the benefits of teaching/evaluating paramedic skills of new members, Reserves may be eligible and given priority for Paramedic internships within the district. Internships will be approved on a case-by-case basis.
    Benefits

    California State paid sick leave of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked.

  • Job Description

    Job Posting

    Employer: Novato Fire Protection District

    Salary: $20.00 - $26.00 Hourly

    Location: 95 Rowland Way, Novato, CA

    Job Type: Part-Time

    Division: Operations

    Closing Date: Continuous

    Description

    The Novato Fire Reserve program will consist of four (4) levels. Assignments are dependent upon qualifications. New Reserves may enter the program at Levels 1-3 dependent on qualifications. Each level builds upon the requirements of the preceding levels. Level 4 requires completion of the Reserve Firefighter task book, and background investigation including polygraph, psychological and medical evaluation.

    Requirements by Level:

    • Level 1: Age 18 at time of hire, driver license, High School diploma or GED certificate, AND enrollment in EMS and/or Fire related course; OR currently employed by NFD.
    • Level 2: Meets all Level 1 requirements AND has Firefighter 1 academy or California State Firefighter 1 certificate; OR an active paramedic license.
    • Level 3: Meets Level 1 and has Firefighter 1 academy or California State Firefighter 1 certificate, AND has an active paramedic license.
    • Level 4: Meets Level and has Firefighter 1 Academy or California State Firefighter 1 certificate, AND active paramedic license, AND has completed Reserve Firefighter Task Book.

    General Requirements:

    • Reserves will be required to attend a three (3) hour paid training night, twice per month.
    • Level 3 and 4 Reserves will act as Senior Reserve mentors to Level 1 and 2 Reserves.
    • Once eligible, Reserves will be expected to attend a minimum of one (1), 12 hour paid ride a long per month on the assigned shift.
    • In recognition of the benefits of teaching/evaluating paramedic skills of new members, Reserves may be eligible and given priority for Paramedic internships within the district. Internships will be approved on a case-by-case basis.
    Benefits

    California State paid sick leave of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked.

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