About Central County Fire Department
The Central County Fire Department (CCFD) was established through a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the The Central County Fire Department proudly serves the communities of Burlingame, Hillsborough, and Millbrae. Formed in April 2004, the Central County Fire Department provides all-risk fire protection, emergency medical and community risk reduction services to 66,000 residents and tens of thousands of visitors each year.
With a service area of approximately 15 square miles around the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) our communities are a primary stopping point for SFO’s 53 million-plus passengers each year. The main features are the Millbrae BART station, which is the largest intermodal terminal west of the Mississippi and includes a cross-platform connection to Caltrain. Our jurisdiction also has wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas that border the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Peninsula Watershed.
We serve a diverse area of single-family homes, multi-residential buildings, retail and business districts, hotels, a regional hospital, care facilities, as well as a large industrial area. Our two major highways, 101 and 280, are a vital vehicle transportation link between San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
The top-ranking person of the Department is the Fire Chief who is supported by a command staff of a Deputy Chief, Fire Marshal, Battalion Chiefs, Human Resources Director and Administrative Services Manager. We have six strategically located and professionally staffed fire stations, in addition to an administrative headquarters and training facility. Our daily staffing consists of six engine companies, one ladder truck, and one Battalion Chief, 24 hours a day, every day. We maintain a State of California Type I heavy rescue Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) unit that is cross-staffed daily in addition to a Type 6 wildland unit. Many of our Special Operations trained personnel are members of California Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 3.
CCFD’s Fire Prevention Division is comprised of a Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal, two fire inspectors, three fire prevention specialists and a Community Risk and Resiliency Specialist. The Prevention Division manages several significant community risk reduction initiatives including vegetation and hazard abatement programs, plan reviews, comprehensive code enforcement activities, and fire investigations. They also produce and deliver numerous programs throughout the community intended to promote and teach fire safety and emergency preparedness.
We are also supported by our team of administrative and office assistants, account technicians, and emergency vehicle technicians.
CCFD personnel are highly trained, highly motivated, and prepared to answer the needs of the community under routine and emergency conditions. We continually strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve.
Description
Ready to answer the call? Central County Fire Department is looking to hire Firefighters.
A little about Central County Fire Department:
The Central County Fire Department proudly serves the communities of Burlingame, Hillsborough, and Millbrae and its members come from different backgrounds to share the common goal of providing exceptional emergency/non-emergency services to members and visitors of our communities. Formed in April 2004, the Central County Fire Department (CCFD) provides all-risk fire protection, emergency medical and community risk reduction services to 70,000 residents and tens of thousands of visitors each year.
Our service area encompasses approximately 15 square miles, and our communities are a primary stopping point for San Francisco International Airport’s 53 million-plus passengers each year. Our jurisdiction has wildland urban interface areas and neighborhoods consisting of single-family homes, multi-residential buildings, retail and business districts, schools, hotels, a regional hospital, care facilities, as well as a large industrial area. Our two major highways, 101 and 280, and two commuter railways (BART and Caltrain) are vital transportation links between San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
We have seven strategically located and professionally staffed fire stations, in addition to an administrative headquarters and a training facility. Our daily staffing model consists of seven engine companies, one ladder truck, and one Battalion Chief, 24 hours a day, every day. We maintain a State of California Type I heavy rescue Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) unit that is cross staffed daily in addition to a Type 6 wildland unit. Many of our Special Operations trained personnel are members of California Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 3. The Department responds to approximately 9,000 calls for service annually.
Our Prevention Division manages several significant community risk reduction initiatives including vegetation and hazard abatement programs, plan reviews, comprehensive code enforcement activities, and fire investigations. They also produce and deliver numerous programs throughout the community.
CCFD personnel are extensively trained, highly motivated and well prepared to meet the needs of the community under routine and emergency conditions. We continually strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve.
Ideal Candidate
The Position:
Firefighters respond to fires and a wide range of emergencies, support fire prevention efforts and community education, and contribute to the upkeep and operation of fire apparatus, station facilities, and equipment.
Qualifications:
Experience, Education and Training:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- California EMT certification
- Paramedic licensure (not required to apply, but highly desirable)
- Valid California driver’s license
- Proof of passing score on Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) written test and Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) between February 2025 and February 2026
Essential Duties:
Respond to fires, emergency rescue, medical emergency and public service calls
Operate resuscitator and other rescue equipment
Study Fire Department policies and standards, fire hazards and firefighting techniques, as well as participate in fire drills and exercises
Perform medical emergency techniques
Perform periodic fire prevention inspections of businesses and apartment buildings, writing correction notices as necessary
Lay hose lines and operate engine pumping equipment
Assist in holding nozzle to direct stream of water on fire
Carry, raise, lower, and climb ladders
Conduct salvage and clean-up of operations
Assist in the repair and maintenance of fire equipment
If assigned as a paramedic, adhere to all state and local policies, principles, practices, and procedures and provide BLS and ALS care when appropriate
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices and Principles, practices and procedures of modern firefighting and protection of lives and property
- Policies and standards of the Fire Department and operation and maintenance of the types of apparatus and equipment used in firefighting
- Local geography of the area including location of hydrants, mains and major fire hazards of the participating jurisdictions
- Standard broadcasting procedures of a fire radio system
Ability to:
- Maintain proficiency in medical emergency practices and techniques
- Analyze fire and driving situations and adopt effective course of action
- Prepare clear, concise and complete reports and notices
- Think and act quickly in emergencies
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Perform a variety of manipulative tasks with good dexterity
- Safely and efficiently use Hurst rescue tool, rescue ropes and pulley, defibrillator, ventilation, salvage, communication equipment, manual forcible entry tools, and power saws
Benefits
The Department offers a competitive total compensation package that includes the following:
- 3% @ 55 retirement for Classic PERS members, 2.7% @ 57 retirement for New PERS members
- Paramedic pay 11%
- Holiday pay (equivalent to 6 hours per pay period)
- Educational incentive pay up to 7.5%
- Bilingual pay 5%, if eligible
- FLSA pay (3 hours of overtime per pay period)
- Longevity pay (2% at completion of 8 years of service)
- Department contributes 2% of salary to a Retirement Health Savings Account (Department contribution increases to 3% at beginning of 5th year of service)
- Uniform allowance ($850/year)
- Choice of medical plans offered through PERS. Department pays 95% of Kaiser plan.
- Employer paid dental, vision, EAP, and life insurance plans
- Optional flexible spending program and 457 plans available
- Paid vacation and sick leaves
Additional nformation can be found in the Memorandum of Understanding: https://www.ccfd.org/files/814ccff80/Fire+2025+to+2028+MOU+clean+copy+formatted+120425.pdf
Special Instructions
Selection Process:
Applications, resumes and attachments will be reviewed, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process by the Human Resources Department.
Ready to Apply?
Complete online application process and attach your resume, a copy of your EMT certification/Paramedic license and proof (screenshots are acceptable) of FCTC written and CPAT scores dated between February 2025 and February 2026.