Fire Department · Career
City of Rocklin Fire Department
Rocklin, CA · Placer County
The Rocklin Fire Department protects the City of Rocklin in Placer County, California, operating out of its administrative offices at 4060 Rocklin Road. The department is organized into three divisions: Fire Administrative Services, Fire Prevention, and Operations and Stations.
Beyond emergency response, the department invests heavily in community risk reduction, running fire inspections, a fuel-reduction and weed-abatement program, Red Flag Warning notifications, and a public ride-along program.
Wildfire preparedness is a recurring theme in the department's public-facing work, reflecting the fire-prone terrain of the greater Sacramento/Placer County region.
Mission"Our mission is to minimize risk, increase safety, and improve the quality of life in our community by responding quickly, solving problems, and being nice!"
The City of Rocklin accepts applications only for posted positions, and all hiring runs through the city's GovernmentJobs.com portal (governmentjobs.com/careers/rocklinca). At the time of writing there were no open firefighter postings, so prospective candidates should monitor the city job-openings page and set up alerts for fire positions.
Compensation and benefits for fire personnel are governed by the Fire MOU (July 2025 - June 2028) and published in the city's Fire Salary Schedule and Fire Employees Benefits Summary. Human Resources can be reached at (916) 625-5050.
Benefits
Fire employee benefits are set out in the city's Fire Employees Benefits Summary and governed by the Fire MOU (July 2025 - June 2028). Specific benefit details were not published on the pages reviewed.
How do I apply to become a Rocklin firefighter?
All applications are submitted online through the city's GovernmentJobs.com portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/rocklinca. Applications are accepted only for currently posted positions.
Are there firefighter openings right now?
At the time of writing, no firefighter positions were posted on the city's job portal. Check the city job-openings page regularly, as postings change.
Where can I find Rocklin firefighter pay and benefits?
Compensation is published in the city's Fire Salary Schedule (effective July 12, 2025), and benefits are outlined in the Fire Employees Benefits Summary. Both are governed by the Fire MOU covering July 2025 to June 2028.
Who do I contact about employment questions?
The City of Rocklin Human Resources Division handles employment inquiries. HR is located on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 3970 Rocklin Road, and can be reached at (916) 625-5050, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Is there a firefighters' union?
Yes. Rocklin firefighters are represented by IAFF Local 522, and a Fire MOU (July 2025 - June 2028) governs their terms of employment.