Coming Soon! Single Role (Paramedic & EMT)
Location
City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
2026-SR
Department
Fire Department
Opening Date
06/08/2026
Description
Interested in Joining Our Team? Join the Palo Alto Fire Department as we launch an innovative single-role EMS program focused on delivering exceptional emergency medical care to our community.
Were seeking dedicated EMTs and Paramedics who are passionate about patient care, teamwork, and public service.
Full-time and part-time opportunities will be opening soon.
Why Palo Alto?
Palo Alto is more than a city-it's a community known for innovation, public service excellence, and forward-thinking leadership. Our culture values Respect, Innovation, Service and Empowerment and we take pride in being one of the best cities to work for.
Why Palo Alto Fire Department?
Today, the department provides services from six fire stations strategically located throughout the city, with an annual operating budget of approximately $61 million. The department is staffed by approximately 120 sworn and non-sworn personnel and deploys 6 Type I engines, 1 tractor-drawn tiller truck, 2 Type III engines, 2 patrols, 3 ambulances, and various specialty apparatus.
As a member of the Palo Alto Fire Department, you will work alongside dedicated professionals in a fire department recognized for excellence and continuous improvement. You will serve a diverse and dynamic community that includes residents, businesses, visitors, and the Stanford University area. As we continue to evolve to meet the communitys needs, youll have the opportunity to be part of an innovative EMS delivery model designed to support high-quality patient care and exceptional service. We are committed to investing in our people through ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities for growth.
The Palo Alto Fire Department remains mission-focused and committed to strategic doing. The department embraces excellence in all that it does and remains dedicated to those it serves.
We are a professional team dedicated to safeguarding and enriching the lives of anyone, anytime, anywhere with compassion and pride.
To learn more about PAFD, visit our website.
About the Positions
The Palo Alto Fire Department is launching Palo Alto Fire Medic 1, a new single-function EMS provider role focused on delivering high-paced, high-quality emergency medical service to the Palo Alto community.
Both Paramedics and EMTs are encouraged to apply. Selected candidates will move forward through a competitive recruitment process and into the Palo Alto Fire Medic 1 EMS Academy, anticipated to begin in early fall.
The initial program will include four full-time positions and five part-time positions. Full-time staff will work 12-hour shifts, and part-time staff will provide coverage as needed.
The first Fire Medic 1 ambulance will operate seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
What You'll Make Happen
You Will Thrive Here If You
What's in It for You
Ready to make a difference?
CLICK HERE to sign up for job alerts today and be among the first to know when applications open for our upcoming Single Role EMT and Paramedic opportunities.
The full job announcement- and application details-are coming mid-June. If youre excited about doing meaningful work every day, this is one role you wont want to miss!
See our Benefits at a Glance Booklet for more details.
Learn more about our Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the City and its bargaining units, by clicking HERE.
Employer City of Palo Alto
Address 250 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, California, 94301
Phone (650) 329-2376
Website https://www.paloalto.gov/Home