The Department is a combination department consisting of paid and volunteer firefighters.  The Department requires the same minimum requirements for both career and paid employees, which are:

1.                  Complete City application

2.                  Reside within the response area identified by the attached map*

3.                  Pass a written general education comprehensive test (pass\fail)

4.                  Pass a physical ability test (pass\fail)

5.                  Pass an oral interview (70% or better is a passing score)

6.                  Be placed on the City Eligibility List for employment

7.                  Pass a Chief’s interview.  City has “rule of three” from the Eligibility list established from above

8.                  Pass a psychological test

9.                  Pass a detailed law enforcement background check

10.              Pass a respiratory protection medical exam including a drug screen

The Department has experienced a reduction in volunteers believed to be due to current training requirements mandated by Cal OSHA and the addition of paid staffing.  Each volunteer firefighter must maintain 200 hours of training each year to meet the minimum requirements.  Volunteer firefighters are not exempt from the Cal OSHA Standards and are considered employees by the State of California for the purpose of meeting all Osha Standards.