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Are you ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in the fire service?

The City of Lincoln is looking for motivated individuals to join our Fire Department as Reserve Firefighters. This program provides hands-on experience, professional training, and the chance to work alongside a dedicated team of firefighters—all while preparing you for a future career in the fire service. If you’re passionate about serving your community and eager to gain the skills and experience needed to succeed, this is your opportunity to get started.

The Position
The Reserve Firefighter program is designed to support full-time Fire Department operations while also serving as a career development pathway for individuals pursuing the fire service industry.

As a non-sworn Reserve Firefighter, participants will:

• Gain hands-on experience working alongside professional firefighters.

• Receive ongoing training to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to succeed in the fire service.

• Work toward obtaining the California State Firefighter I certification.

• Contribute to the Lincoln Fire Department by applying learned skills in service to the community.

This program offers a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation for a firefighting career while making a meaningful impact on the safety and well-being of Lincoln's residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Reserve Firefighter will respond to and participate in fire suppression, hazardous materials, rescue and medical operations requiring full unassisted ambulatory activity including bending, stooping, lifting up to 100 pounds, walking on uneven surfaces, squatting, climbing, lying prone, and running. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, and exposure to water, heat, fire, smoke and other hazardous substances. Reserve Firefighters will wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), protective clothing and boots, operate heavy rescue equipment and administer medical treatment to ill and injured persons.

Please Note:  Reserve Firefighters will be required to work a minimum of two (2) shifts or 48 hours.

The Auburn Fire Department and Placer Hills Fire Protection District are partnering on a joint recruitment process for Firefighter.

Joint Testing Process: One Application

With one application you can test just once for a spot on both departments’ employment lists. Each department is establishing an employment list, which will be used to fill future vacancies as they arise. To be considered for a specific department’s list, you must meet its minimum qualifications. You can be placed on one list, or both.

The AFD and PHFD

See each department’s job flyer with full details of their agency, pay, benefits, and minimum requirements:

  Auburn Fire Department            Placer Hills Fire District

Recruitment Process

Interested candidates may submit their applications no later than October 31st. The joint process is tentatively scheduled for week of November 16th.

We'll select the most qualified candidates based on their skills and experience, as they match each departments' needs. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invite to the process. The joint process will include oral board interviews, and may include other relevant assessments such as department-specific Chief's interviews.

The selected candidate must pass a pre-employment process including a comprehensive background investigation, live scan, physical, and may include other related checks such as psychological evaluation.

Important Information

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation in this process for candidates with disabilities. Please notify us of any needs at least five days before the selection process by calling (530) 823-4211 ext. 114.

Both the City of Auburn and Placer Hills Fire Protection District are each an Equal Opportunity Employer. This information is subject to change and does not create an expressed or implied employment contract.

This is a NEW program within the Marysville Fire Department.  The Marysville Fire Department is hiring continuously for twelve (12) Firefighter Reserves.  These positions will be funded for four (4) years through the SAFER Grant.  

For each 24 hour shift worked, you will receive $60 for food and mileage, that will be paid monthly in accordance with the City of Marysville's established pay schedule.