Riverside County Fire Department firefighters are part of an elite group of professionals that fight fires and aid residents in a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations. Firefighter salaries start at $78,000 a year and includes a comprehensive benefits package of ample vacation time, full healthcare insurance and paid sick leave. Our firefighters work three days on, four days off, on a schedule of rotating days. Firefighters work in a dynamic, fast-paced, rewarding and challenging environment. Riverside County Fire Department has a culture rich in comprehensive and continual training and growth opportunities. If you desire to be a part of this amazing, diverse and always evolving community, click the link below to be taken to the CAL FIRE Careers page to apply.
HOW TO BECOME A FIREFIGHTER
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A: Riverside County Fire is part of CAL FIRE. When you work for Riverside County Fire Dept., you are a CALFIRE employee. To apply for CALFIRE/Riverside County Fire Dept., click here https://www.fire.ca.gov/careers/
B: If you are ready to apply, select the ‘Open Examinations’ icon
C: 'Open Examinations' are jobs you can apply for right now, but you need to take an eligibility exam first.
D: If you do not see the job you are interested in, it may not be available till a later date.
E: For example, if you are looking to become a Firefighter II (Paramedic), select Firefighter II (Paramedic) and the job bulletin will open. For a sample, click here.
NOTE: YOU MUST MAIL IN YOUR APPLICATION TO APPLY TO TAKE THE ONLINE EXAM.
A: If you have not already done so, it is time to make a CalCareer Account. By creating a CalCareers account you can-
- Receive contact letters for job opportunities electronically
- Set up notifications for new job opportunities using Saved Searches
- Upload and store your resume
- Easily view your eligibility status
- Save and submit multiple applications electronically
B: Create or login to your account here https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Login.aspx
C: While you are going through the exam process you can look for positions in specific locations.
D: Type in the job title or a key word. For example: paramedic
E: Once you are eligible you can press ‘Apply Now’, then complete the application process.
