Careers at Menlo Fire Protection District

Hiring Entry-Level Firefighters

APPLICATION PERIOD: 5/22/23-6/8/23

* COMPASSION * DEDICATION * COMMITMENT * INNOVATION * COLLABORATION *

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Class C or higher US driver’s license (CA required by time of hire)
• EMT or Paramedic License (National Registry or California)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
• Valid CPAT dated after  7/1/2022 through 9/5/2023 (other physical agility tests may be accepted)
  • Upcoming tests:
    • Livermore: 5/19/23, 6/2/23
    • Sacramento: 5/25/23
    • South El Monte: 5/25/23, 6/8/23
• Passing score on the NTN written exam dated after 7/1/2022 
  • Virtual testing options available daily
  • San Jose: 5/20/23
  • San Mateo City College: 6/10/23 (proctored by the District)

• Application period- 5/22/23-6/8/23 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/menlofire
• Video based interviews- 6/20/23 All candidates meeting all minimum requirements will be invited to participate in our video based interviews. Candidates will be sent set questions and have 2 weeks to submit their videos online. No props or special backgrounds will be allowed.
• In-person interviews- week of 8/7/23 Top candidates from the video-based interviews will be invited to panel interviews.
• Chief's interview- between 8/21/23-9/1/23 Top candidates from the in-person interviews will be invited to interview with the Fire Chief. 
• Conditional offers- sent 9/5/23
• Backgrounds- conducted by a 3rd party for the next 6 weeks
• Medical exams-  Candidates will be referred to Kaiser for physical exams
• Final offers- sent 12/4/23
• Registration for Academy- Candidates with final offers will register College of San Mateo for the Fire Academy