Proudly serving the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Eastvale, Indian Wells, Indio, Jurupa Valley, La Quinta, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Norco, Palm Desert, Perris, Rancho Mirage, Rubidoux, San Jacinto, Temecula, Wildomar, and the surrounding communities.
Firefighter
CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department firefighters play a vital role in protecting citizens and preserving property. From responding to common medical ailments to high-risk, multi-hazard incidents that may only happen a few times a career, firefighters are the difference between life and death. Firefighters answer the call 24 hours a day. 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
ECC – Fire Communications Dispatcher
Dispatchers for CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department work in a busy, dynamic, and challenging workplace. They receive hundreds of emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatch resources to more than 450 incidents daily. Riverside County Fire Dispatchers are rigorously trained, and by the end of their training period, they are nationally certified through the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) to provide potentially life-saving instructions in fire and medical emergencies.
Volunteer Reserve Program
Do you want to give something back to the community where you live or work? Are you passionate about serving your friends and neighbors? Do you take amazing photographs or have a calling to minister to people in need of emotional support? We want to help you be the one who makes a difference! Riverside County Fire Department has a robust volunteer reserve program consisting of several different positions, and we are always seeking motivated and helpful individuals to join us.
Fire Explorer Program
Are you a teen between 14 and 20 years old who wants to explore a career in the fire service? Riverside County Fire's Explorer program is the perfect way to familiarize yourself with the requirements and duties required for your future as a firefighter. We will teach you the basics of firefighting, such as basic fire science, hose evolutions, and ladder operations. You will build strong connections with your fellow Explorers and learn if being a CAL FIRE firefighter would fulfill your dreams.
Cal Careers
Careers with CAL FIRE that do not involve fighting fires also exist! We need engineers, data analysts, ecologists, botanists, arborists, radio technicians, administrators, payroll technicians, human resources specialists, and many more. A career in public service with CAL FIRE allows each person to grow, develop, and positively impact their communities. State employees earn comprehensive and inclusive medical insurance benefits, retirement, and vacation time. If you're interested in becoming a valuable member of one of the largest employers in California, click 'Learn More' to be directed to the CAL CAREERS website.
Riverside County Careers
Riverside County is always seeking passionate and dedicated employees in a variety of career fields. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for upward mobility, we're confident that you'll find your niche within one of our 40 departments. For more information and to view current opportunities, please visit the Riverside County HR website.