Firefighter I/II

NORTH CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Fire Chief: Kevin Carey

www.northcentralfire.org

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Entry Level/Lateral Fire Fighter I / II
Annual Salary Range: $57,096 – $75,618

The District will be accepting applications for Entry Level Firefighter I and Lateral
Firefighter II to fill current and future vacancies. Applicants must meet the minimum
qualifications as specified below, in addition to the Firefighter I Job Specification
Firefighter II Job Specification The exam process will include an application and resume
review, a written test, and an oral interview.

Job Definition
Performs a variety of hazardous tasks when engaged in combating, extinguishing, and
preventing fires; in answering emergency medical calls, extricating and rescuing
individuals from fires and entrapment, treating the sick and injured, and in operation of
and maintenance of fire district equipment, apparatus, quarters: Must be qualified to drive
and operate District fire apparatus, and performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
• Must possess a current CPAT card at time of appointment.
• Must possess a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and CPR
certification by appointment and maintain throughout employment with the District.
• Must possess a valid California Driver License at time of application and maintain
a firefighter endorsement from the Department of Motor Vehicles while employed
with the District.
• Must have successfully completed a basic California State Fire Marshal Firefighter
1 academy, through an Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP) at time of
appointment.

District Benefits
• PARS Retirement System – District‑participating retirement program.
• Vacation Leave (Full-Time): 56‑hour employees with up to five years of service
accrue 120 hours of vacation annually.
• Sick Leave (Full-Time): 56‑hour employees accrue 12 hours of sick leave per
month.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: The District contributes 80% of the premium,
up to a $1,900 monthly cap; employees pay the remaining 20%.
• Life Insurance: District‑provided life insurance coverage.

How to Apply
Applications are available online at www.northcentralfire.org/career-opportunity to begin the
submission process.

“Our Mission: To integrate with our community by exceeding traditional service expectations”

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This recruitment is Open Until Filled. The District may close the recruitment at any time once
a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Applicants must submit at the time of filing:
• A completed District employment application
• A resume detailing relevant experience
• Supporting Documents as required

Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applications may be submitted by email, hr@northcentralfire.org, in person, or by postal
delivery to:
North Central Fire Protection District
15850 W. Kearney Blvd.
Kerman, CA 93630
Applicants selected to move forward will also receive notification of the written examination
date once a sufficient applicant pool has been established.
This position requires that the individual pass a background check, medical exam and DOJ
live scan.
All questions concerning the examination process should be directed to
hr@northcentralfire.org.
Preference Points: Military/Veterans and Student Intern
• Military/Veterans: The candidate, upon showing proof of military service and/or
prior service with an honorable discharge and involved duties and responsibilities
of the kind for which military or veteran’s preference points will be awarded.
• NCFPD Student Intern: Each candidate in the hiring process will be cross-
referenced with the District records confirming eligibility prior to the promulgation
of the hiring list.

Any applicant seeking the benefits of this section must submit proof of their eligibility at
the time of application. Candidates requesting military/veterans preference will be
required to submit a certified copy of the form DD-214.

Any candidate awarded points (5 points in each category, with a maximum of 10 points
available) will be applied at the end of the testing process. This will elevate the ranking of
the candidate on the hiring list which will also impact the candidate’s employee seniority
if the candidate is successful in the hiring process.

North Central Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

“Our Mission: To integrate with our community by exceeding traditional service expectations”