Reserve Firefighter

The Novato Fire Reserve program will consist of four (4) levels. Assignments are dependent upon qualifications. New Reserves may enter the program at Levels 1-3 dependent on qualifications. Each level builds upon the requirements of the preceding levels. Level 4 requires completion of the Reserve Firefighter task book, and background investigation including polygraph, psychological and medical evaluation.

• Level 1:
  Age 18 at time of hire, driver license, High School diploma or GED certificate. AND enrollment in EMS and/or Fire related course; OR currently employed by NFD.
• Level 2:
  Meets all Level 1 requirements AND has Firefighter 1 academy or California State Firefighter 1 certificate; OR an active paramedic license.
• Level 3:
  Meets Level 1 and has Firefighter 1 academy or California State Firefighter 1 certificate, AND has an active paramedic license.
• Level 4:
  Meets Level 1 and has Firefighter 1 Academy or California State Firefighter 1 certificate, AND active paramedic license, AND has completed Reserve Firefighter Task Book.

• Reserves will be required to attend a three (3) hour paid training night, twice per month
• Level 3 and 4 Reserves will act as Senior Reserve mentors to Level 1 and 2 Reserves
• Once eligible, Reserves will be expected to attend a minimum of one (1), 12 hour paid ride a long per month on the assigned shift.
• In recognition of the benefits of teaching/evaluating paramedic skills of new members, Reserves may be eligible and given priority for Paramedic internships within the district. Internships will be approved on a case-by-case basis.