Entry-level firefighter jobs in California

About the role

Under general supervision, an H002 Firefighter engages in firefighting and related activities for the saving of life and property; administers first responder treatment, including first aid; and responds to a variety of emergency situations involving public safety and medical care. A Firefighter also may be assigned duties in connection with fire prevention activities, including the inspection of businesses, schools, and homes to ensure fire safety; maintaining station quarters; and performing other duties as assigned. Firefighters are required to work 24-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays. During those shifts, a Firefighter lives and works in close quarters with three or more individuals at a fire station. A Firefighter must cooperate and work effectively with the other members of his or her team. Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website: https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/ .

What you'll bring

• Applicants must be at least 19 years old at the time of application and must be at least 20 years old at the time of appointment. [Civil Service Rule 310.15]
• Applicants must have a high school diploma or an equivalency certificate (e.g., G.E.D., California High School Proficiency Certificate) to apply.
• Applicants must possess a valid Class A, B, or C California Driver License by the time of their appointment.
• Applicants must not have been on probation for a misdemeanor offense from one year prior to application through the time of appointment.
• Applicants must disclose if they have ever been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor offense in California or in any other state or place, including entering a plea of nolo contendere or no contest, and including any conviction which has been expunged (set aside) under Penal Code Section 1203.4.]
• Candidates must be current on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) by the application closing date. (For more information on how to be placed on the FCTC SEL, visit (https://www.fctconline.org/testing-information/upcoming-test-schedule/)
• Cal-JAC CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Card must be dated within one year.
• A passing score of 70% on the FCTC Written Test must be dated within one year from the eligible list posting.
• Current NREMT, CA EMT-1 or CA EMT-P.
• 1) Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Written Test
• The FCTC Written Test was developed by the  California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Cal-JAC).
• The FCTC Written Exam is a 100 question, multiple choice test consisting of the following four sections: