Careers

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is a statewide organization comprised of over 3,800 permanent and 1400 seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to protect the people of California from fires, respond to emergencies, and protect and enhance forest, range, and watershed values providing social, economic, and environmental benefits to rural and urban citizens.

CAL FIRE is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunity to all regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement.

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. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

General Information

For current salary information, contact the CAL FIRE Human Resources Office in Sacramento at (916) 445-7801, or contact your local CAL FIRE Office. Minimum requirements may not include all possible requirement options or may not reflect current revisions. Most classifications require possession of a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Review the examination bulletin or contact your local CAL FIRE office to ensure that you have the most current and complete information regarding minimum requirements, or for any other information regarding a specific classification. For information about examinations given by the State Personnel Board, contact the State Personnel Board website.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

The State Personnel Board website contains information about job openings throughout State government and about the civil service employment process.

The Department of Personnel Administration website contains information about collective bargaining, job classifications, pay, benefits, training, and related matters for the State of California.