Fire Captain

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,910 - 91,891; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Extended Duty Week Compensation

Paramedic Bonus

Annual compensation

Job summary

State of California, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), is seeking a Fire Captain (Paramedic) in San Bernardino County. This permanent, full-time role offers a base salary of $6,354.00 to $8,234.00 per month, with additional duty and safety pay.

Applicants must hold a valid EMT-P license and a California CDL, must pass medical clearance, and may be selected by resume review. The position requires in-office work with occasional nights/weekends/holidays, and includes benefits

Qualifications

• Valid EMT-P license required.
• California Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Medical clearance prior to hire.

Skills

EMT-P

CDL

Medical clearance

Job description

Job Posting: FIRE CAPTAIN (PARAMEDIC)

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-525930 - FIRE CAPTAIN (PARAMEDIC) FIRE CAPTAIN

$6,354.00 - $8,234.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/2/2026

Job Description and Duties

This job posting is for those interested in applying for a Paramedic position.

Please see the attached duty statement for details on this position.

Contact Battalion Chief Liz Brown at [phone] or by email at [e-mail] for questions related to the duties of the position.

The Candidate may be selected by resume review.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Maintains the arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with Department Policy. The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). As such, Cal/OSHA requires the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit tested for respiratory protection equipment. May be subject to working nights, weekends or holidays.

Minimum Requirements

• FIRE CAPTAIN

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-525930

Position #(s): 542-313-1095-605

Working Title: FIRE CAPTAIN (PARAMEDIC)

Classification: FIRE CAPTAIN $6,354.00 - $8,234.00 C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: San Bernardino County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: San Bernardino Unit

Department Information

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding challenging career with CAL FIRE!

Department Website: http://www.fire.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Benefits

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

• $6354 - $8234 Base Salary (paid every month)
• $2244 - $2968 Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)
• $250 - $6000 Paramedic Bonus (paid every November; amount based on months worked)
• $108,420 – $143,392 Annual Compensation

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Hiring Coordinator
[phone]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Bargaining Unit 08 consideration

The Bargaining Unit 8 Memorandum of Understanding regarding Voluntary In-Class Transfer Policy (Inter-Unit) (Section 9.2) will be followed. Transfers may require a two-year commitment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.