Calimesa Fire Service — Calimesa, CA
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Calimesa Fire Service in Calimesa, California is hiring for Battalion Chief. The posted pay is $70,105–$89,474 a year. The posting stays open until the position is filled. Stated requirements: EMT certification (before hire); Firefighter I/II (before hire); CDL / Class B license (before hire); High school / GED (required); Paramedic certification (preferred).
Among 117 current California postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 44% of them; the median among them is $95,460/yr.
Calimesa Fire Service is a combination (career and volunteer) department.
Calimesa Fire Service has 2 other current openings on Driftsmoke. Department page, openings and history →
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
| EMT certification | Before hire |
| Firefighter I/II | Before hire |
| CDL / Class B license | Before hire |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Paramedic certification | Preferred |
The City of Calimesa Fire Department Invites Applications for Battalion Chief. Under general direction of the Fire Chief or designee, manages and directs assigned shift operations, personnel, and Department programs; oversees emergency response, training, EMS, fire prevention, operational readiness, and other assigned areas of responsibility; supervises and evaluates assigned personnel; serves as an Incident Commander or command officer as appropriate; assists with the development and implementation of Department policies, procedures, programs, and operational plans; coordinates activities with other City departments and partner agencies; and performs related duties as assigned.
1ST APPLICATION REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
$70,105 - $89,474 Annually
Job Description and Employment Application.
Completed Applications are due no later than 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 to be considered in the 1st review of submitted applications.
Submit to City of Calimesa Human Resources Department at 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320 or via email at dgerdes@calimesa.gov