Fire Department · Career
Anaheim Fire & Rescue
Anaheim, CA · Orange County
Anaheim Fire & Rescue is hiring a Fire Plans Examiner I or II with competitive salaries ($99,569-$133,785 annually) and benefits. Apply now for the first review on June 2, 2026.
Apply now for a Firefighter Trainee position at Anaheim Fire & Rescue with a $38 hourly rate during the 12-week academy. Deadline is July 22, 2026.
Anaheim Fire & Rescue is staffed by more than 250 trained fire professionals working out of 11 stations spread across roughly 50 square miles of residential, commercial, and wildland-interface terrain.
The department serves about 347,000 residents plus nearly 25,000 businesses, and its call load is shaped by more than 25 million annual visitors to the city's entertainment and convention venues.
Beyond fire and medical response, the department carries a broad mission that includes emergency management and disaster preparedness, urban search and rescue, hazardous materials response, wildfire assessments, homeland security, and community risk reduction.
MissionEnsure the safety and welfare of the public we serve through the fire and medical services
Firefighter and other positions are hired through the City of Anaheim's centralized online application system, where candidates build a profile and apply at governmentjobs.com/careers/anaheim. The city's Human Resources department administers recruitments and can be reached for questions about upcoming openings.
The department also runs pipeline programs for prospective firefighters, including a Fire Explorer Program and an EMT Scholarship Program. No firefighter recruitment was posted at the time of writing; interested candidates should monitor the city careers portal for open filing periods.
How do I apply to become an Anaheim firefighter?
Anaheim Fire & Rescue hires through the City of Anaheim's centralized online system. Create a profile and apply for open positions at governmentjobs.com/careers/anaheim; the city's Human Resources department manages recruitments.
Are firefighter positions currently open?
At the time of writing, no firefighter recruitment was posted on the city careers portal. Filing periods open periodically, so check governmentjobs.com/careers/anaheim regularly for active postings.
Does Anaheim offer programs to help prospective firefighters?
Yes. The department runs a Fire Explorer Program for youth interested in the fire service and an EMT Scholarship Program to help build a path toward a firefighting career.
How large is Anaheim Fire & Rescue and where would I work?
The department has more than 250 trained fire professionals operating from 11 stations across about 50 square miles, serving roughly 347,000 residents plus tens of millions of annual visitors.
What kinds of specialized response does the department handle?
Beyond structure fire and medical calls, Anaheim Fire & Rescue provides urban search and rescue, hazardous materials response, wildfire assessments, emergency management, and community risk reduction.
Past postings, kept for reference. These are no longer accepting applications.