Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine and complex firefighting techniques including, fire suppression, patient rescue, vehicle extrication, structure overhaul, and wildland fire activities; performs emergency medical calls for service to the community including lift assist, vehicle extrication, life-saving medical techniques, and providing basic care to members of the public. This position is responsible for assisting with fire prevention initiatives in the community, performing station maintenance, maintaining fire and EMS equipment, and leading the volunteer firefighters or fire reserves during calls for service.

Application Deadline

• Open Until Filled
• First Review of Applications: November 9, 2026

• Hourly Rate: $21.45 - $25.83 (non-exempt)
• Annual Salary Based on a 2,912 Hour Work Year: $61,886.93 to $75,223.95
• Twelve Hour Shifts are assigned the same hourly rate as described above.

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Drivers License.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a firefighter endorsement for operating commercial fire apparatus within six (6) months of appointment.
• Completion of a State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 Certificate.
• Completion of a valid Title 22 California Public Safety First Aid (PSFA) training course.

• Oral board exam
• Criminal History and Background Check: Applicants will be fingerprinted for the purpose of a search of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record
• Medical exam screening

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Exempt : No

Type : FT Employee

Department : Fire

Location : 4