Fire Department · Combination
Amador Fire Protection District
Jackson, CA · Amador County
80 career and volunteer members covering 513 square miles
No active openings right now
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Department careers page ↗Amador Fire Protection District was established in July 1990 as a dependent special district of Amador County, originally covering Pioneer, Willow Springs, Fiddletown, and River Pines. It grew over time through mergers with existing volunteer companies serving Pine Grove, Pine Acres, Volcano, Drytown, the City of Plymouth, and Lockwood, consolidating what had been a patchwork of small volunteer outfits into a single countywide district.
The district today operates nine fire stations stretching from Pioneer and Volcano to Pine Grove, Plymouth, Fiddletown, and the Jackson Rancheria Casino and Resort, running engine companies and a water tender with a shift Battalion Chief on duty around the clock across A, B, and C shifts. It is governed by the Amador County Board of Supervisors sitting as its Board of Directors, which holds public board meetings monthly.
Alongside emergency response, the district runs community-facing programs including wildfire defensible-space education, a Firewise program, a Safe Surrender site, and youth pipeline efforts through its Junior Firefighter Program, in addition to its volunteer firefighter program.
Amador Fire creates an eligibility list annually for Firefighter and Engineer positions. Candidates complete an Employment/Volunteer Application (available as a download on the site) and submit it by mail to 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642 or by email to the Administrative Officer.
Hiring process
- Download the Employment/Volunteer Application form from the district website
- Submit the completed application by mail or email to the Administrative Officer
- Applicants are placed on the district's annual eligibility list for Firefighter and Engineer positions
How do I apply for a job or volunteer with Amador Fire Protection District?
Download the Employment/Volunteer Application from the district's website and submit it by mail to 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642 or by email to the Administrative Officer. The district builds an annual eligibility list for Firefighter and Engineer positions from applications received.
How many fire stations does the district operate?
Nine stations, located in Pioneer (two stations), Volcano (two stations), Pine Grove, Plymouth (two stations), Fiddletown, and at the Jackson Rancheria Casino and Resort.
When was Amador Fire Protection District formed?
It was established in July 1990 as a dependent special district covering Pioneer, Willow Springs, Fiddletown, and River Pines, and later grew through mergers with volunteer companies in Pine Grove, Pine Acres, Volcano, Drytown, the City of Plymouth, and Lockwood.
Who governs the district?
The Amador County Board of Supervisors serves as the district's Board of Directors and holds public board meetings monthly, typically at 2:30 PM on the third Tuesday.
Does the district offer ways to get involved besides a career position?
Yes. The district runs a Volunteer Firefighter Program and a Junior Firefighter Program for youth interested in the fire service.