Join Calimesa Fire Department

Career Opportunities

For more information on current positions open and job descriptions please visit the Human Resources page.


Reserve Firefighter Employment Checklist


Requirement:

Completed Application

Fire Department Employment Application (PDF) 

Education: 

Highschool Diploma or Equivalent 

Certifications: 

  • Firefighter 1 or Completion from an Accredited Firefighter 1 Academy
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-700
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-800
  • Low Angel Rope Rescue
  • S-130 Firefighter Training
  • S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
  • Hazmat FRO
  • Auto Extrication
  • Fire Control 3 

Licenses: 

  • Valid California Class C Driver's License with Firefighter Endorsement or California Class A or B with air break and tank endorsement
  • Valid State of California EMT-1
  • Valid American Heart Association CPR Healthcare Professional/ Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Valid Firefight's Physical Ability Test consisting of a Biddle or CPAT