Paid Call Firefighter Information

We are actively recruiting Paid Call Firefighters, (PCF) to help protect their community. Paid Call Firefighters respond to emergencies from their home or work. If you are interested in becoming a Paid Call Firefighter, please contact the fire station closest to your home.

For more information about the PCF Program click here.

• Paid Call Firefighter Job Description (PDF)
• Paid Call Firefighter Application (PDF) 
• Paid Call Firefighters Federal W9 (PDF)

Fire Fighter I

Fire Fighter I is a seasonal, temporary classification used by CAL FIRE. Fire Fighter I hiring usually occurs each April, May, or June, depending upon the upcoming fire season conditions.

The Minimum Qualifications to participate in the Fire Fighter I examination is that you must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment to a Firefighter I position.

You must file a Fire Fighter I application (1.1MB PDF) at each CAL FIRE Unit in which you wish to be considered for appointment. For a listing of CAL FIRE Units, please refer to "CAL FIRE Contacts".

The filing period for the Fire Fighter I Exam Annoucement (PDF) (54K PDF)

Applications will not be accepted at Sacramento Headquarters, Region Offices, or Conservation Camps.

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