Elevate your skills, your career, and your life — while delivering excellence on every call.
Get notified of job openingsWe'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.
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.
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, training, 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:
We are currently accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedic. The application deadline is January 5, 2026 at 5PM.
Our hiring process is structured, supportive, and respectful of your time. You’ll receive updates at each stage, and we encourage candidates to reach out or schedule a station visit if they’d like to learn more before applying.
We are not currently recruiting. To be notified of future opportunities with Piedmont Fire, subscribe to our job interest list.
Sign upWe'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.
Salary range: $129k - $148k/year, with incentives for Fire Officer Certificate, CPR instructor, uniform and education allowances. Excellent benefits.
Our team sets the bar for the highest quality medical care, delivering an unmatched level of service in every situation.
We support our personnel with fully sponsored training opportunities and the highest quality equipment.
A pace that keeps you sharp, while still allowing 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."
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 pace. That lets us commit fully to every call."
We believe in building careers, not just filling positions.
From fully paid training to educational benefits to opportunities to build skills across a variety of specialties, Piedmont Fire supports your growth every step of the way.
Here, you'll have the time, resources, and support 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."
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."
If you're considering applying, 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 just to talk. We're glad to answer questions and help you understand whether this could be the right next step for you.
Email us at FireCareers@piedmont.ca.gov or give us a call at:
(510) 420-3030If you're a skilled paramedic ready to bring your talents to a Firefighter/Paramedic role in a department that values service, growth, and sustainability, we'd love to consider you when we have an opening. Join our interest list to get notified of future recruitments.
Sign up"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."