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We have the opportunity to travel the state and assist at the major incidents. It's incredibly rewarding.”</p></blockquote> <figcaption class="spotlights__item-source"> — Information Technology Specialist, Riverside Unit (RRU) </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> <div class="spotlights__inner js-spotlightsWrapperSecondary"> <div class="spotlights__item spotlights__item--secondary spotlights__item--padding-top-300 js-spotlightSecondary" style="background-image: url(https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/calfire-website/images/rescue-personnel-training-helicopter.jpg?mw=1440&rev=73402d806e444912bfc62e2b9743a592&hash=AF2CA781DDE88E92357719DB6F5F4F4C);"> <div class="spotlights__item-inner"> <figure> <blockquote class="spotlights__item-quote">“I was able to transition my military skills to help people in moments of crisis.”</blockquote> <figcaption class="spotlights__item-source"> — Aviation Officer, Aviation Management Unit (AMU) </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="spotlights__item spotlights__item--tertiary spotlights__item--padding-top-400" style="background-image: url(https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/calfire-website/images/forester-replanting.jpg?mw=1440&rev=ca14f1ae45b14b1e9e468cab78290bd7&hash=64C61E62085E89D2B68DBAC4B8F4AE80);"> <div class="spotlights__item-inner"> <figure> <blockquote class="spotlights__item-quote">“Conservation research with CAL FIRE impacts the overall health of the forests that mean so much to so many of us.”</blockquote> <figcaption class="spotlights__item-source"> — Forestry Technician, Shasta-Trinity Unit (SHU) </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section section--with-image-overlap"> <div class="section__main"> <div class="container"> <div id="924adef1-e4b3-46ea-bfcd-d0e8d83d13bb" class="promo-content promo-content--region-size-thirds promo-content--text-region-left promo-content--text-region-bottom promo-content--bg-primary promo-content--padding-lg"> <div class="promo-content__text-region promo-content__text-region--align-bottom"> <div class="rich-text"> <h2 class="h3">Join CAL FIRE</h2> <div><span style="color: #242424;">Interested in joining CAL FIRE? The recruitment process includes extensive training programs and offers a range of career opportunities. Learn about the diverse roles and rewarding careers available within CAL FIRE.</span></div> </div> </div> <div class="promo-content__graphical-region promo-content__graphical-region--media promo-content__graphical-region--zigzag-corner"> <iframe class="embed-item bg-black" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BpT4Weltvm4" title="Join CAL FIRE" id="videoID-{E9DC7ECF-AD21-4DCF-8BAA-D794EF34B81C}" ></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section abstract-grid " > <div class="section__main"> <div class="container"> <div class="iterator row position-relative"> <div class="iterator__item col-md-4 mb-5"> <div class="abstract abstract--shaped-img rounded bg-light"> <div class="abstract__shaped-img-wrapper"> <div class="shaped-img shaped-img--shield"> <div class="shaped-img__inner"> <img class="shaped-img__image" src="https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/calfire-website/images/defensible-space-small.jpg?rev=ace13548b53c4384bf09606657025268" alt="A defensible space inspector points out an issue to a home owner"> <svg width="0" height="0" viewBox="0 0 460 597.82"> <clipPath id="shapedImgClipPathShield" clipPathUnits="objectBoundingBox" transform="scale(0.002174 0.001673)"> <path d="M230,0C119.87,0,47.68,40.77,16.93,62.59A40.26,40.26,0,0,0,0,95.42V430.74a40.26,40.26,0,0,0,12.76,29.42c21,19.59,64.53,58.74,106,86.23h0a472,472,0,0,0,97.54,49,40.19,40.19,0,0,0,27.32,0,472,472,0,0,0,97.54-49h0c41.51-27.49,85.08-66.64,106-86.23A40.26,40.26,0,0,0,460,430.74V95.42a40.26,40.26,0,0,0-16.93-32.83C412.32,40.77,340.13,0,230,0Z" /> </clipPath> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="abstract__content"> <div class="abstract__pre px-4"> <a href="https://www.fire.ca.gov/join-calfire/defensible-space-inspector"> <h2 class="h5"> <span class="heading__main font-weight-bold">Defensible Space Inspector</span> </h2> </a> </div> <div class="abstract__main px-4 pb-4"> <p>Hiring Seasonally<br /> <span style="font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);">Multiple Counties<br /> </span><span style="font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);">Salary: $38,832.00 - $48,012.00 Yearly</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="iterator__item col-md-4 mb-5"> <div class="abstract abstract--shaped-img rounded bg-light"> <div class="abstract__shaped-img-wrapper"> <div class="shaped-img shaped-img--shield"> <div class="shaped-img__inner"> <img class="shaped-img__image" src="https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/calfire-website/images/forester.png?rev=5e9f189c547a431e9e2d6998b8cffe19" alt="A CAL FIRE forester holds up a seedling"> <svg width="0" height="0" viewBox="0 0 460 597.82"> <clipPath id="shapedImgClipPathShield" clipPathUnits="objectBoundingBox" transform="scale(0.002174 0.001673)"> <path d="M230,0C119.87,0,47.68,40.77,16.93,62.59A40.26,40.26,0,0,0,0,95.42V430.74a40.26,40.26,0,0,0,12.76,29.42c21,19.59,64.53,58.74,106,86.23h0a472,472,0,0,0,97.54,49,40.19,40.19,0,0,0,27.32,0,472,472,0,0,0,97.54-49h0c41.51-27.49,85.08-66.64,106-86.23A40.26,40.26,0,0,0,460,430.74V95.42a40.26,40.26,0,0,0-16.93-32.83C412.32,40.77,340.13,0,230,0Z" /> </clipPath> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="abstract__content"> <div class="abstract__pre px-4"> <a href="https://www.fire.ca.gov/join-calfire/forester"> <h2 class="h5"> <span class="heading__main font-weight-bold">Forester</span> </h2> </a> </div> <div class="abstract__main px-4 pb-4"> <p>Now Hiring<br /> <span style="font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);">Multiple Counties<br /> </span><span style="font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);">Salary: </span><span style="font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);">$70,140.00 - $91,020.00 Yearly</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="iterator__item col-md-4 mb-5"> <div class="abstract abstract--shaped-img rounded bg-light"> <div class="abstract__shaped-img-wrapper"> <div class="shaped-img shaped-img--shield"> <div class="shaped-img__inner"> <img class="shaped-img__image" src="https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/calfire-website/images/careers---recruitment.png?rev=9a86912a8873460dacae68a5f1635a64" alt="A fire prevention specialist hands a sticker to a child"> <svg width="0" height="0" viewBox="0 0 460 597.82"> <clipPath id="shapedImgClipPathShield" clipPathUnits="objectBoundingBox" transform="scale(0.002174 0.001673)"> <path d="M230,0C119.87,0,47.68,40.77,16.93,62.59A40.26,40.26,0,0,0,0,95.42V430.74a40.26,40.26,0,0,0,12.76,29.42c21,19.59,64.53,58.74,106,86.23h0a472,472,0,0,0,97.54,49,40.19,40.19,0,0,0,27.32,0,472,472,0,0,0,97.54-49h0c41.51-27.49,85.08-66.64,106-86.23A40.26,40.26,0,0,0,460,430.74V95.42a40.26,40.26,0,0,0-16.93-32.83C412.32,40.77,340.13,0,230,0Z" /> </clipPath> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="abstract__content"> <div class="abstract__pre px-4"> <a href="https://www.fire.ca.gov/join-calfire/fire-prevention-specialist"> <h2 class="h5"> <span class="heading__main font-weight-bold">Fire Prevention Specialist</span> </h2> </a> </div> <div class="abstract__main px-4 pb-4"> <p>Hiring Seasonally<br /> Multiple Counties<br /> <span style="font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);">Salary: $41,976.00 - $54,960.00 Yearly</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="iterator__item col-md-4 mb-5"> <div class="abstract abstract--shaped-img rounded bg-light"> <div class="abstract__shaped-img-wrapper"> <div class="shaped-img shaped-img--shield"> <div class="shaped-img__inner"> <img class="shaped-img__image" src="https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/calfire-website/join-cal-fire/pics/ecc-controller---small.jpg?rev=a0cf5249db5b45a4984d7aecfe74aad7" alt="Communications operator preparing to dispatch resources to an incident. "> <svg width="0" height="0" viewBox="0 0 460 597.82"> <clipPath id="shapedImgClipPathShield" clipPathUnits="objectBoundingBox" transform="scale(0.002174 0.001673)"> <path d="M230,0C119.87,0,47.68,40.77,16.93,62.59A40.26,40.26,0,0,0,0,95.42V430.74a40.26,40.26,0,0,0,12.76,29.42c21,19.59,64.53,58.74,106,86.23h0a472,472,0,0,0,97.54,49,40.19,40.19,0,0,0,27.32,0,472,472,0,0,0,97.54-49h0c41.51-27.49,85.08-66.64,106-86.23A40.26,40.26,0,0,0,460,430.74V95.42a40.26,40.26,0,0,0-16.93-32.83C412.32,40.77,340.13,0,230,0Z" /> </clipPath> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="abstract__content"> <div class="abstract__pre px-4"> <a href="https://www.fire.ca.gov/join-calfire/communications-operator"> <h2 class="h5"> <span class="heading__main font-weight-bold">Communications Operator</span> </h2> </a> </div> <div class="abstract__main px-4 pb-4"> <p>Recruitment Begins Soon<br /> <span style="font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);">Multiple Counties<br /> </span><span style="font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);">Salary: $48,000.00 - $74,796.00 Yearly</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="iterator__item col-md-4 mb-5"> <div class="abstract abstract--shaped-img rounded bg-light"> <div class="abstract__shaped-img-wrapper"> <div class="shaped-img shaped-img--shield"> <div class="shaped-img__inner"> <img class="shaped-img__image" src="https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/calfire-website/join-cal-fire/pics/ff1seasonal.jpg?rev=33a02d98cfbc41d997c65ec620a5c585" alt="Seasonal Fire Fighter carrying hose and other PPE to the fire front. "> <svg width="0" height="0" viewBox="0 0 460 597.82"> <clipPath id="shapedImgClipPathShield" clipPathUnits="objectBoundingBox" transform="scale(0.002174 0.001673)"> <path d="M230,0C119.87,0,47.68,40.77,16.93,62.59A40.26,40.26,0,0,0,0,95.42V430.74a40.26,40.26,0,0,0,12.76,29.42c21,19.59,64.53,58.74,106,86.23h0a472,472,0,0,0,97.54,49,40.19,40.19,0,0,0,27.32,0,472,472,0,0,0,97.54-49h0c41.51-27.49,85.08-66.64,106-86.23A40.26,40.26,0,0,0,460,430.74V95.42a40.26,40.26,0,0,0-16.93-32.83C412.32,40.77,340.13,0,230,0Z" /> </clipPath> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="abstract__content"> <div class="abstract__pre px-4"> <a href="https://www.fire.ca.gov/join-calfire/seasonal-firefighter"> <h2 class="h5"> <span class="heading__main font-weight-bold">Seasonal Firefighter</span> </h2> </a> </div> <div class="abstract__main px-4 pb-4"> <p>Now Hiring<br /> <span style="font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);">Multiple Counties</span><span style="font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);"> <br /> </span><span style="font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);">Salary $50,833.00 - $64,275.00 Yearly + EDWC</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="iterator__item col-md-4 mb-5"> <div class="abstract abstract--shaped-img rounded bg-light"> <div class="abstract__shaped-img-wrapper"> <div class="shaped-img shaped-img--shield"> <div class="shaped-img__inner"> <img class="shaped-img__image" src="https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/calfire-website/join-cal-fire/pics/firefighter-paradmedic.jpg?rev=356fe6aebdbe46f280ee8d29b86a82b9" alt="Firefighter paramedic helmet showing the CAL FIRE logo. "> <svg width="0" height="0" viewBox="0 0 460 597.82"> <clipPath id="shapedImgClipPathShield" clipPathUnits="objectBoundingBox" transform="scale(0.002174 0.001673)"> <path d="M230,0C119.87,0,47.68,40.77,16.93,62.59A40.26,40.26,0,0,0,0,95.42V430.74a40.26,40.26,0,0,0,12.76,29.42c21,19.59,64.53,58.74,106,86.23h0a472,472,0,0,0,97.54,49,40.19,40.19,0,0,0,27.32,0,472,472,0,0,0,97.54-49h0c41.51-27.49,85.08-66.64,106-86.23A40.26,40.26,0,0,0,460,430.74V95.42a40.26,40.26,0,0,0-16.93-32.83C412.32,40.77,340.13,0,230,0Z" /> </clipPath> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="abstract__content"> <div class="abstract__pre px-4"> <a href="https://www.fire.ca.gov/join-calfire/paramedic"> <h2 class="h5"> <span class="heading__main font-weight-bold">Paramedic</span> </h2> </a> </div> <div class="abstract__main px-4 pb-4"> Now Hiring<br /> Multiple Counties <br /> Salary $81,079.00 – $108,337.00 Yearly </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section section--with-image-overlap"> <div class="section__main"> <div class="container"> <div id="0cbcf9d6-048d-47bf-ab6a-85866c273a03" class="promo-content promo-content--region-size-halves promo-content--text-region-left promo-content--text-region-bottom promo-content--padding-lg promo-content--bg-gradient-mobile promo-content--bg-primary"> <div class="promo-content__text-region promo-content__text-region--align-bottom"> <div class="rich-text"> <h2> <span class="text-danger-dark subheading">First step to a successful career: </span> <span class="h3">Take the State Exam</span> </h2> <p>View our current exams at the links below and subscribe to any of these social media feeds for career-related updates.</p> <div class="promo-content__text-region-buttons mt-4"> <a href="https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearchResults.aspx#depid=167" class="button btn btn-secondary text-uppercase"><span class="button__text"><span>CURRENT EXAMINATIONS</span></span></a> <a href="https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/JobSearchResults.aspx#classid=3341&depid=167" class="button btn btn-secondary text-uppercase"><span class="button__text"><span>CEA EXAMINATIONS</span></span></a> <a href="mailto:CALFIREexams@fire.ca.gov" class="button btn btn-secondary text-uppercase"><span class="button__text"><span>Contact us @ (916) 894-9580 or Email</span></span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="promo-content__graphical-region promo-content__graphical-region--media promo-content__graphical-region--rounded-corners promo-content.__graphical-region--drop-shadow"> <div class="bg-img-fluid" style="background-image: url('https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/calfire-website/images/cal-fire-crew.jpg?mw=1440&rev=23c8468f24ce45438dd95c9c795c48cb&hash=B6D30BD9118A2F26395A50034FBFF4BD')"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section"> <div class="section__main"> <div class="container"> <div class="panel-group accordion accordion--default vstack gap-1 gap-md-3" id="5f376109-1ee3-49e7-8fcf-d111ac21c417"> <div id="Accordion-Item" class="panel "> <div class="panel-heading" id="example-accordion-6636a5d9-d05a-4b91-b5cb-fc6af34a8a8d"> <h2 class='panel-title'> <button class="btn btn-link fw-bold" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#accordion-6636a5d9-d05a-4b91-b5cb-fc6af34a8a8d" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-6636a5d9-d05a-4b91-b5cb-fc6af34a8a8d"> Open Servicewide Examinations </button> </h2> </div> <div id="accordion-6636a5d9-d05a-4b91-b5cb-fc6af34a8a8d" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="example-accordion-6636a5d9-d05a-4b91-b5cb-fc6af34a8a8d"> <div class="panel-body accordion-body"> <div class="module__post"> <div class="rich-text"> <p> Applications are now being accepted for the following Open/Servicewide examinations. Applicants interested in testing for a servicewide classification may apply to take the examination with the state department listed, regardless of where the applicant currently works or wishes to obtain employment. Successful candidates from a servicewide eligible list will be available for hire by all participating state agencies.</p> <p><strong>Cut-Off Dates:</strong> Dates utilized when an examination bulletin is advertised as continuous-file (posted year-round). All applications submitted on or before the cut-off date are collected and evaluated against the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification. Applications submitted after the most recent cut-off date will be held and evaluated once the next cut-off date arrives.  <br /> <br /> <strong>Final Filing Date:</strong> Date utilized when an examination bulletin is advertised as limited-file and is posted/accepting applications for a limited period of time (typically 4-weeks). Candidates must apply on or before the final filing date in order to be considered for the examination. Late applications are not accepted or retained so candidates that miss the deadline must wait to apply during a future filing period.  <span style="font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);"></span></p> <br /> <p> <strong><a href="https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3541">Automotive Technician I</a><br /> Cut-Off Date: 03/06/2025</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3797">Automotive Technician II</a><br /> Final Filing Date: Until Filled</strong></p> <p><a href="https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1925" style="font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family); font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);"><strong>Communications Operator</strong></a><br /> <strong style="font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">Cut-Off Date: 03/30/2025</strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span><strong><a href="https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2902#testing">Communications Supervisor</a></strong><strong> - <a href="https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/calfire-website/direct-links/communications-supervisor-fact-sheet-final?rev=68cd2c92ceb54ccb92b6f3bc44ccf962&hash=59B209DB86CB57E2A12B746F7FDD4ADF" style="text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">Communications Supervisor Fact Sheet</a><br /> Cut-Off Date: 05/01/2025</strong></span></p> <p><span><a href="https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2689"><strong>Cook Specialist I</strong></a><strong><br /> Cut-Off Date: 04/11/2025</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span><a href="https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2990"><strong>Cook Specialist II</strong></a><strong><br /> Cut-Off Date: 04/11/2025</strong></span><span style="font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); 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