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| Employment Opportunities |
The Big Bear City Fire Department offers employment opportunities on two different levels. These levels are:
1) Paid-Call (Volunteer)
2) Full-Time (Career)
Paid-Call Fire Fighters work paid 24 hour shifts, totaling less than 1,000 hours per year. These fire fighters may be assigned to an ambulance for EMS or an engine company. They may also respond from home on recalls and for special assignments.
Career Fire Fighters work paid 24 hour shifts on the 48/96 schedule. Full benefits and retirement are provided. Click here for Current Employee MOU
Minimum Requirements for Career Positions:
a) Must be able to provide proof of citizenship upon request.
b) Must be a valid California Drivers License and a copy is needed upon request.
c) High School diploma or equivalent GED. Proof must be provided upon request.
d) CPAP, Biddle, or any other equivalent approved physical test validated within the past year.
e) California approved Fire Academy or equivalent.
f) Current California State Paramedic license. ICEMA accreditation is required prior to first day of employment.
Prior to any offer of employment, the applicant may be required to take a psychological evaluation test. In addition, a criminal background check and a Department of Motor Vehicle background check will also be completed. After an offer of employment has been made, the employee will be required to go through a probationary period for a minimum of one-year. Within this year, the applicant must complete his/her probationary books that require written and manipulative tests. In addition, a Class B driver’s license must be obtained within 1 year of employment. All licenses and cards must be kept current throughout employment.
Click here for information and the PAID-CALL FIRE FIGHTER REQUIREMENTS
An application for both levels can be obtained by clicking here. Employment Application |
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