Fire Captain

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is seeking a Captain to serve as a first-line supervisor for a fire company and supervise the work of subordinate fire suppression personnel. Captains respond to fire alarms, medical aids and other emergency calls, and conduct fire prevention and suppression training programs.

The Captain is responsible for the safety and well-being of all personnel and for overall station management.

Qualifications

• Must be currently employed as a San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Engineer in regular status.
• Minimum of four (4) consecutive years of regular, full-time firefighting experience with SB County Fire.
• Captain Qualified Relief Certification must be current; copy attached to application.
• CFO Certification dated 2016 or earlier or completion of Captain's Taskbook by hire.
• EMT or Paramedic licensure must be maintained during employment.
• Valid California Driver License with Firefighter Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first line supervisor for a fire company and supervise subordinate personnel.
• Respond to fire alarms, medical aids, and other emergency calls.
• Conduct fire prevention and suppression training programs.
• Manage overall station/program operations, including documentation and reporting.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Emergency response

Communication

Job description

THIS IS A FIRE DISTRICT POSITION ONLY

(Salary based on a 56 hour work week per MOU.)

This recruitment is only open to current County Fire employees.

You must list your current County Fire employment in your work history to be considered for this position.

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for Captains who serve as a first line supervisor for a fire company and supervise/direct the work of subordinate fire suppression personnel. Captains respond to fire alarms, medical aids and other emergency calls, and conduct fire prevention and suppression training programs. The Captain is responsible for the safety and well-being of all subordinate personnel. In addition, the Captain is responsible for the overall management of a fire station/program, including required documentation and reporting requirements.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform during high stress situations. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range, without correction. Must possess the strength and stamina sufficient to lift and carry equipment and individuals up to 200 pounds, and be able to wear self-contained breathing apparatus, and do so with mobility and flexibility without jeopardizing the safety of self or other members. Vision must be correctable to 20/20. May be required to pass a color perception test. Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions. Employees hired after January 29, 2002 must abide by the non-smoking provision of the MOU.

Probationary Period:

Incumbents shall be required to serve a new probationary period of twenty-six (26) pay periods prior to attaining regular status. Advancement to the next appropriate step shall be contingent upon the completion of twenty-six (26) pay period hours of satisfactory work performance on the current step and must include a Work Performance Evaluation with an overall evaluation of at least "Meets Job Standards" and successful completion of the Captain's Taskbook (or possession of the CFO Certification).

California State Fire Marshal Company Fire Officer (CFO) Certification:

Must possess CFO Certification dated December 31, 2016, or earlier; or successfully complete the Captain's Taskbook to obtain CFO Certification in order to pass probation, or will be returned to prior classification in which regular status was held.

Certification:

Must maintain EMT or Paramedic licensure throughout employment.

Additional Certifications:

Captains may be required to obtain and maintain certification in one of the following specialties based on department needs: Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF), Urban Search and Rescue, or Hazardous Materials Tech.

License:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License (or higher) with Firefighter Endorsement, which is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position.

Must meet all of the following requirements:

Experience

Must be currently employed as a San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Engineer in regular status (not in probationary status); must have completed a minimum of four (4) consecutive years regular, full-time firefighting experience, with San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. Experience as Firefighter and as Engineer must be clearly differentiated in the Work Experience section of the application. (NOTE: Limited term, apprentice, reserve, or paid call firefighter experience is not considered qualifying.)

Captain Qualified Relief

Current and valid San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Captain Qualified Relief Certification.

Copy must be attached to your application.

Certifications

Must possess the CFO Certificate dated December 31, 2016, or earlier. OR Must possess the required six (6) classes/course completion certificates required by the California State Fire Marshal to begin the Captain's Taskbook upon hire. (Note: Failure to complete the Taskbook by end of probation will result in failure of probation and return to prior classification.) Certificates of completion for all requisite courses currently required by the State Fire Marshal for CFO certification are:

• 2A - Human Resource Management
• 2B - General Administrative Functions
• 2C - Fire Inspections and Investigation
• 2D - All-Risk Command Operations
• 2E - Wild land Incident Operations
• Instructor I - Instructor Methodology

Notes

High-quality copies of the completed CFO/course certificates MUST be attached to application.

For Instructor I - Instructor Methodology course ending on December 18, 2026, course completion may be verified by SBCFD no later than Friday, December 18, 2026.

Licenses

A valid State of California EMT-1 or EMT-P License; and current CPR certification.

Examination Procedure:

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to participate in a technical oral examination administered the week of October 26, 2026. Candidates must be successful with a passing score of 80% or higher to be placed on the eligible list.

EEO/ADA

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference

Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Review the Veteran's Preference Policy for more information and instructions to request Veterans’ Preference points.

For additional information, review the County Employment Process

For additional information, review the County Employment Process