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 and challenging career with CAL FIRE!
To apply for any of our open positions, please follow these 4 steps:
- Create a CalCareers Account
- Go to www.jobs.ca.gov and create an account or log in at the top right; an account is required to apply for California state positions.
- Search for Jobs
- Search by keywords from the home page, or use “Advanced Job Search” for more filters. Always check a position’s minimum requirements and “Duty Statement” to see if you would be a good fit!
- Take the Exam
- Found an opening? Click “Save Job” and use “Exam Search” from the homepage to take your desired position’s classification exam and gain application eligibility.
- Create a Template, Upload Documents, and Apply!
- From “My Account” in the top right, you can create application templates, upload documents, and apply to your saved jobs.
