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Paid · Full-time

Fire Captain — Lateral / Open Hire

Captains command engine companies, run station operations, and lead training alongside our volunteers. Lateral and open-hire candidates are both encouraged to apply.

Salary
$100,834 – $110,429 DOE
Schedule
48/96 shift
Sick leave
168 hours at base pay
Vacation
144 hours at base pay
Insurance stipend
$12,000 per year
457(b)
District contribution up to 10% of base pay
Review
Interviews scheduled in the order applications are received

Minimum Qualifications

  • Five years with a government agency in progressively responsible roles, including supervisory experience
  • California Firefighter 1 (CSFM or ProBoard)
  • Company Officer certification and ICS 200
  • Current EMT or PSFA
  • High school diploma or equivalency and a valid California driver's license
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