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Marina Fire Department
Marina, CA · Monterey County
The Marina Fire Department is an all-risk agency serving the coastal city of Marina in Monterey County, California. Its firefighters respond to the full range of community needs, from structure and wildland fire to emergency medical calls and disaster response.
The department operates primarily from its main station at 211 Hillcrest Avenue and staffs a dedicated squad at the city's airport station. A second station is planned for the south/central portion of the city as the community grows.
Recent growth has been significant: SAFER grant funding added firefighters, and in December 2023 the City Council authorized additional Division Chief and firefighter positions. For the first time in the department's history, a Chief Officer is now assigned to every shift, and one shift runs two fully staffed engine companies.
The department describes its members as highly trained, motivated, and educated men and women focused on service to the community with compassion, professionalism, respect, and dignity.
Marina Fire recruits Reserve Firefighters and hires through the City's application portal on governmentjobs.com, with completed applications submitted to Human Resources at 211 Hillcrest Avenue. Candidates should meet the department's prerequisites before applying, including a fire academy background or California State Firefighter One certification, a current CPAT, and an active state EMT license.
Because hiring is tied to grant funding and authorized positions, prospective firefighters should watch the City's job portal for open postings and contact Human Resources for current pay, schedule, and benefit details.
Requirements
- Minimum age 18
- High school diploma
- Firefighter Academy graduate or California State Firefighter One Certificate
- Current CPAT certification (within the last 6 months)
- Active State EMT License
- Valid California driver's license
Hiring process
- Confirm you meet the prerequisites (academy/Firefighter One, CPAT, EMT license, driver's license)
- Complete an application through governmentjobs.com
- Submit the application to Human Resources at 211 Hillcrest Avenue, Marina, CA 93933
For Reserve Firefighter positions, a Firefighter Academy graduation or California State Firefighter One Certificate is preferred but stated as not strictly required.
What are the requirements to become a Reserve Firefighter?
Applicants must be at least 18, hold a high school diploma, be a Firefighter Academy graduate or hold a California State Firefighter One Certificate, have a current CPAT (within 6 months), an active State EMT License, and a valid California driver's license.
How do I apply for a firefighter position with Marina Fire?
Complete an application through governmentjobs.com and submit it to Human Resources at 211 Hillcrest Avenue, Marina, CA 93933.
Is a fire academy or certification required to apply as a reserve?
A Firefighter Academy graduation or California State Firefighter One Certificate is preferred but stated as not strictly required for Reserve Firefighter applicants; other prerequisites such as CPAT and an EMT license still apply.
Who do I contact about firefighter employment?
Contact the City of Marina Human Resources Department at 211 Hillcrest Avenue, Marina, CA 93933, (831) 884-1278, or reach the Fire Department directly at (831) 275-1700.
What kind of department is Marina Fire?
It is an all-risk department that responds to the full range of community emergencies, operating from a main station plus an airport station squad, with a second station planned as the city grows.