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Vacaville Fire Protection District
Vacaville, CA · Solano County
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Department careers page ↗Vacaville Fire Protection District is a special district governed by the Solano County Board of Supervisors, providing structural and wildland fire suppression and first-responder emergency medical services to the greater Vacaville area of Solano County. The district operates as an all-volunteer force, with crews cross-trained to handle structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle and wildland fires, as well as hazardous materials incidents and rescue and first-aid calls.
Beyond emergency response, the district maintains an active community-facing presence: it runs live wildfire camera feeds, participates in regional alerting tools like Alert Solano, Watch Duty, and PulsePoint, offers station tours and public fire-safety presentations, and publishes a monthly member newsletter. Volunteers are expected to train continuously and to obtain EMT-level medical certification early in their service, reflecting the dual fire-suppression and EMS role the district plays for its community.
VFPD recruits volunteer firefighters year-round through an online application on its 'Join Us!' page. Applicants join a working firefighting crew that responds to structural and wildland fires, hazardous materials calls, and medical emergencies, with an expectation of ongoing training and, ultimately, EMT certification.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid California Driver's License with a good driving record
- Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT-I preferred) or Emergency Medical First Responder Certificate, required within one year of completing probation
- Ability to obtain a Class B California Driver's License (Firefighter) within two years of appointment
- Ability to perform heavy physical work, including lifting/carrying/pushing up to 100 pounds
How do I become a volunteer firefighter with Vacaville Fire Protection District?
Apply through the online application linked from the 'Join Us!' page at vfpd.net. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and a valid California driver's license, and must obtain EMT-I (preferred) or Emergency Medical First Responder certification within one year of completing probation.
What certifications does VFPD require of its firefighters?
A valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record is required at hire, EMT-I (preferred) or Emergency Medical First Responder certification is required within one year of completing probation, and firefighters must obtain a Class B California Driver's License within two years of appointment.
How do I schedule a fire station tour with VFPD?
Call the district at 707-447-2252 during normal business hours and provide the desired date, time, expected attendance, age groups, and tour length.
How do I request a Vacaville Fire Protection District incident report?
Incident and fire report copies can be requested for a $7.00 fee; provide the date, time, and location of the incident, or email public records requests to shilo.moore@vfpd.net.