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Did you know the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) does more than frontline firefighting? It takes a diverse team of skilled professionals to ensure the safety of our state's citizens and natural resources. CAL FIRE is looking for quality candidates like you to join our team!

Ready to join the CAL FIRE family? Check out the information below!

Job Spotlight

Become a Paramedic

Did you know CAL FIRE has paramedic classifications? From firefighting to emergency medical response, our paramedics do it all. CAL FIRE paramedics function in Firefighter II and Fire Apparatus Engineer roles on our crews, providing top quality emergency response work to California's people.

Working in one of these roles for CAL FIRE means you will be responding to a variety of calls as both a firefighter and advanced EMS provider.

Looking for your next big step in the fire service as a Paramedic? Join CAL FIRE today!

Click Here to See Current Paramedic Job Postings!

Fire Fighter II (Paramedic) Info

Fire Fighter II (Paramedic)

$4,255 - $5,515/month plus benefits, differential pay, and Paramedic bonus

$83,154 – $111,024 Annual Compensation plus Extended Duty Weekly Compensation, annual Paramedic bonus, and benefits.

Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic) Info

Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic)

$4,949 - $6,123/month plus benefits, differential pay, and Paramedic bonus

$93,555 – $119,259 Annual Compensation plus Extended Duty Weekly Compensation, annual Paramedic bonus, and benefits.

Research Data Specialist

Are you a research data professional looking for a career with CAL FIRE?

As a Research Data Specialist, you can begin an exciting career in data research and analysis within the State of California and pursue roles that can utilize your unique talents!

Research Data Series Job Info

Click to see Current Research Data Specialist Job Postings!

Research Data Specialist I

Salary:

$6,555 - $8,206/month, plus benefits

Research Data Specialist II

Salary:

$7,201 - $9,013/month, plus benefits

Start a Career with CAL FIRE Today!

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Office Technician

(Office Technician (Typing))

Salary range:

$3,609.00 - $4,518.00

Location: Tehama County

Filing Date: 2/16/2024

Engineering Coordinator

(Engineer, Civil)

Salary range: $6,175.00 - $11,567.00

Location: Yolo County

Filing Date: Until Filled

Supervising Cook I

(Supervising Cook I)

Salary range: $4,118.00 - $7,195.00

Location: Glenn County

Filing Date: Until Filled

Helicopter Pilot

(Forestry Fire Pilot)

Salary range: $6,628.00 - $8,747.00

Location: Humboldt County

Filing Date:02/08/2024

Steps to Apply

1. Create a CalCareers online account to search for roles that interest you.

2. Take the assessment for the classification you are interested in.

3. Apply!

Click on the words in red to open the appropriate page.

Click here to view more CAL FIRE career opportunities!

Come Talk to Us!

Career Center

Did you know that CAL FIRE is a part of the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA)?

The CNRA Career Center hosts recruitment representatives on Tuesdays and Thursdays available to provide career guidance, application tips, and answer questions.

Want to talk to one of our recruiters in person? Come see us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the CNRA Career Center!