NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Cal Fire said this week that it is hiring seasonal firefighters for this year’s fire season.
Seasonal firefighters are entry level positions that eventually can lead to careers in the agency.
Cal Fire firefighters played a key role in helping to stop several large wildland fires burning in and around Lake County and the state during last year’s fire season.
The application filing period for the 2013 season ends Jan. 31.
“Fire Fighter I” is a seasonal, temporary classification used by Cal Fire.
Hiring usually occurs between April and June, depending upon the year's fire and weather conditions.
The minimum qualification to participate in the Fire Fighter I Classification is that a person must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment to the position.
Applications will be accepted by mail or in person for the units in the Northern Region. Applications will not be accepted at Sacramento headquarters, region offices, or conservation camps.
Cal Fire said applications must be filed at each unit where a candidate wishes to be considered for an appointment. For unit contacts see http://calfire.ca.gov/contacts/ .
Applications can be downloaded at http://calfire.ca.gov/about/downloads/careers/FFI_Application.pdf .
For more information visit http://calfire.ca.gov/about/about_careers_fireprotection_seasonal.php .