The salary range for this position is $120,286 – $161,229 (including 11.5% Paramedic Pay)*. Placement in the range will depend upon qualifications and experience. (*Salary effective July 2026).
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Albany Fire Department
The Albany Fire Department is a full-service municipal agency dedicated to delivering responsive, community-centered services. Built on a dedication to outstanding service and trusted community relationships, the Department works in collaboration with the community to provide vital services that reflect and respond to community needs.
With a FY2025/26 budget of $7.2 million and 23.5 full-time equivalent positions, the Department’s primary divisions include Administration, Fire Prevention, Fire Emergency Operations, and Emergency Medical Services. The Department responds to a variety of emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Emergency responses include fire suppression, emergency medical incidents, hazardous materials threats, and various technical and water rescue incidents. Emergency Medical Services is responsible for ambulance transport, First-Responder ALS units, quality assurance and clinical education.
The Department works the 48/96 schedule and in 2025 responded to 2131 incidents from a single station. As part of the Alameda County and the State of California Mutual Aid Plan, the Department works closely with surrounding agencies.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate exemplifies a team-oriented approach, manages challenges with composure, and actively engages in and values community involvement.
Responds to fire, medical, rescue, and hazardous materials incidents to protect life, property, and the environment; suppresses and controls emergencies to limit damage and reduce injury or loss of life and responds to non-emergency service calls as needed.
Assists in all phases of fire suppression by deploying hoses, setting ladders, ventilating and entering structures to extinguish fires and rescue victims, and operating pneumatic and auxiliary equipment such as generators and pumps.
Assists with the inspection of vehicles, equipment, and apparatus to ensure proper operation; assists with annual testing; performs routine and minor maintenance and repairs; identifies needs for major repairs; maintains maintenance records; and cleans and reloads equipment, tools, and apparatus following fire or emergency responses.
Participates in public relations, fire and safety education, and fire prevention activities, including station tours, school programs, group events, fire drills, courtesy visits, and responding to phone inquiries.
Assists in the investigation of fire scenes to determine causes; preserves evidence and provides observations to investigators.
Maintains relevant skills, certifications, and familiarity with equipment and procedures through drills, training, and classes in fire suppression, prevention, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, technical rescue, extrication, physical fitness, and related areas.
Performs general maintenance of fire station facilities and equipment, including installation, upkeep, and repair of electrical, electronic, and communication systems, and maintains clean living quarters, and other station areas.