What are the responsibilities and job description for the FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION A position at Department of Forestry & Fire Protection?
For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Assistant Region Chief George Huang by phone at (530) 782-0210 or by email at george.huang@fire.ca.gov.
This position is located in Redding, CA.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION A
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.
When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment (including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The use of such equipment may place a physiological burden on the incumbent that varies with the type of equipment used, the job and workplace conditions in which the equipment is used, and the medical status of the incumbent. As such, Cal/OSHA requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. This clearance process consists of a comprehensive medical evaluation including a review of the incumbent's medical history, a complete physical examination, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill test.
May serve as the Region Duty Chief as necessary and may respond to emergency incidents as required.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.