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Northshore Fire Protection District
Lucerne, CA · Lake County
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Department careers page ↗Northshore Fire Protection District serves the north shore communities of Clear Lake in Lake County, California, including Lucerne, Nice, Upper Lake, and Clearlake Oaks, from four fire stations. The district provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, and wildland fuels management across a rural, lake-adjacent area prone to wildfire risk.
Beyond structural and wildland firefighting, Northshore fields two specialty units: a Dive Team that responds to water rescues on Clear Lake, and a Support Team that provides rehab and welfare support to firefighters on scene, described as the only unit of its kind in Lake County and frequently requested for mutual aid. The district also runs the Hogback Ridge Fuels Crew, a dedicated vegetation-management and controlled-burn program aimed at reducing wildfire fuel loads in the surrounding hills.
The district maintains pathways into the fire service for younger residents through a Fire Explorer program for ages 15-18 and a Firefighter Internship, alongside sworn hiring for firefighter/EMT, firefighter/paramedic, sole-role paramedic, and fuels crew positions.
MissionThe mission of the Northshore Fire Protection District is to protect lives, the environment, and property by providing prompt, skillful, and cost-effective fire protection and life safety services.
Northshore Fire Protection District recruits for uniformed and fuels-management roles, including Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter/EMT, Sole Role Paramedic, Fuels Crew Technician, and Fuels Equipment Operator, along with Firefighter Internship and Fire Explorer (ages 15-18) entry points for those starting out.
Benefits
Competitive health insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid time off, and training and development opportunities.
How do I become a firefighter with Northshore Fire Protection District?
Northshore Fire Protection District posts open positions such as Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic on its Employment page and accepts applications through its online application page; the district also offers a Firefighter Internship and a Fire Explorer program for ages 15-18 as entry points.
Does Northshore Fire Protection District hire paramedics?
Yes. The district hires both Firefighter/Paramedics, who combine firefighting duties with advanced life support, and Sole Role Paramedics who provide advanced life support care.
What benefits does Northshore Fire Protection District offer employees?
The district's benefits package includes competitive health insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid time off, and training and development opportunities.
Where are Northshore Fire Protection District's fire stations located?
The district operates four stations: Station 75 in Clearlake Oaks, Station 80 in Lucerne, Station 85 in Nice, and Station 90 in Upper Lake, each staffed 24/7.