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OAKLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
150 FRANK H OGAWA PLAZA, 3RD FLOOR
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94612
425-741-0103

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Updated: February 20, 2026

Firefighter Trainee/Paramedic Firefighter Trainee – City of Oakland

Location: Oakland, CA
Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19.02/hour ($3,296.80/month)
Application Window: January 5, 2026 - January 11, 2026

You must have submitted an application through the City of Oakland's application system during the application window listed above and received an email from Human Resources Management stating that you were qualified to continue in the recruitment in order for Oakland receive your score for this position.

Minimum Requirements to Apply
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be 18 years of age by January 11, 2026
- U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Current and valid EMT-B/EMT-1 or National Registry EMT certificate
  (must be valid through all phases of the exam process)
- Current CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Provider or equivalent)
- Ability to pass background investigation
- Physically capable of meeting all duties and fitness standards

CPAT card required at Chief’s Interview (must be issued April 2026 or later).
Valid CA Class “C” driver’s license required by appointment.

Stage I - Application Screening: The first stage in the selection process will consist of a review of each applicant's electronic employment application for minimum qualifications (weighted pass/fail), including responses to all supplemental questions.

Stage II - Written Examination: Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take a written exam, administered by National Testing Network (NTN), that measures abilities such as reading comprehension, basic math, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work and live as part of a team and appropriately represent the City of Oakland and the Oakland Fire Department. Qualified candidates will be sent an email from Human Resources Management with an invite link to schedule for the NTN exam. Candidates must complete the written exam by February 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm, online or at an NTN Testing Center. Candidates who have taken the written exam with NTN within the last 90 days must transfer their exam score and may not re-take the exam. Candidates who have taken the written exam within the last year (but more than 90 days ago) may choose to re-take the exam or transfer their exam score.

For additional details about the position, qualifications, and selection process, click here to review the complete class specification.

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