A career in the fire service is exciting, rewarding, challenging, structured, and fulfilling. If you want to be part of a team whose goal is to help those in need then you have found it!

Here at El Medio Fire we respond to a variety of calls including:

• Medical Calls
  
• Structure Fires
  
• Vegetation Fires
  
• Vehicle Fire
  
• Refuse Fires
  
• Improvement Fires
  
• Hazardous Materials Incidents
  
• Traffic Collisions
  
• Public Assist Calls

Applicants must submit a completed El Medio Fire Department Application in person or by mail. Incomplete applications or applications submitted via e-mail or fax will not be accepted. This Procedure is subject to change.

Part I
Your application will be screened by the Operations Captain and the Fire Chief for minimum qualifications (possession of State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 or certified academy and E.M.T.) If you meet these requirements your name will be placed on an eligible list.

Part II
If successful in part I, You will be contacted by a Fire Department Representative giving you an appointment for your written test.

Part III
After receiving a passing grade on your written and physical examination, you will be given an appointment for an oral board interview. Shortly after you finish your interview you will be given your ranking and the ranking will determine whether or not you proceed to the Chiefs Interview Portion.

Part IV
Upon completion of part III, you will be placed on the eligibility list for one year, pending a physical examination and drug test.

Candidates must have a minimum of:

• California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I or completion of a certified Firefighter I Academy.
  
• Possession of a current E.M.T. certificate.
  
• CPAT (maximum of 2 years prior to application date)
  
• Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License.
  
• Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
  
• Posses a valid High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Applications and other beneficial information may be obtained from the El Medio Fire Department. If you need special accommodation in the selection process please contact Captain Marglin at (530) 533-4484, or fill out the form on the CONTACT US section of this web site.