California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

 🔥Exam now open for Deputy State Fire Marshal and Deputy State Fire Marshal III Specialist / Supervisor! 🔥 Looking for a career where your expertise shapes fire prevention statewide? The Deputy State Fire Marshal Exam Series is OPEN, and we’re looking for leaders who are ready to make an impact. Deputy State Fire Marshal: This is your opportunity to join California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) at the entry, training, and journey level. Under close supervision, you'll learn fire prevention, enforcement techniques, and conduct technical inspections.    Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Specialist): Performs complex fire and life safety enforcement, consulting with professionals, reviewing building plans, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with fire safety standards. They assist in training field staff and engage in public outreach to promote fire prevention.  You’ll play a key role in building the future of California’s fire service training and code development, researching, shaping, and recommending fire and building regulations that keep California communities safe.    Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Supervisor): Oversees office and field inspection staff, directs plan reviews for fire and panic safety compliance, and consults with professionals on complex fire safety issues. They also train and supervise personnel, manage enforcement activities, and represent the State Fire Marshal in public outreach and interagency collaboration.       If you’re ready to lead, collaborate, and make a lasting difference, this could be your next step.    🚨 Apply now and join the Office of the State Fire Marshal: https://lnkd.in/gP2kiA5u    #CALFIREcareers #StateFireMarshal #joinCALFIRE 

📢 We’ll be at the Pathways to Success: Career Fair!   California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is excited to connect with Sacramento State students, recent graduates, and alumni to explore career opportunities, and build meaningful professional connections! Stop by our table to explore rewarding career paths in California state service with CAL FIRE!   📅 Monday, November 10, 2025  🕚 5:00PM – 8:00PM  📌 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819    #CALFIREcareers #IgniteYourPassion #CareerFair 

🌿 November is Native American Heritage Month, and we’re proud to join in celebrating the history, culture, and enduring contributions of California’s Tribes. Tribal communities have led the way in caring for California’s natural resources through stewardship practices that continue to guide us today.     As part of the festivities, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be joining the California Legislative Native American Caucus for their 2nd annual Native American Heritage Month Parade in Sacramento! We will be there to connect and share how we can continue working together to protect and preserve California’s landscapes for generations to come.    📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025  🕚 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  📌 Capitol Mall, Downtown Sacramento  🌎 Event Website: https://lnkd.in/g8JW4qb2 

🎃This Halloween, dress like a CAL FIRE team member, or better yet, become one! You can dress up as a firefighter, a pilot, a Communications Operator or a Forester… but at California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), that’s more than a costume, it’s a career. Whether you’re wearing turnout gear, a flight suit, or a hard hat, every role at CAL FIRE helps protect California’s people, property, and natural resources. This Halloween don’t just play the part, make it your calling. ➡️ Visit www.joincalfire.com to explore real opportunities with CAL FIRE.

🌟Lead with Integrity. Serve with Purpose. Join CAL FIRE’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Team! At the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) we believe every employee deserves a safe and respectful workplace. As an EEO Investigator Specialist (Staff Services Manager I), you will play an essential role in upholding those values by conducting confidential investigations, resolving complex cases, and promoting fairness across our department. From managing sensitive personnel matters to developing statewide training, this position helps ensure CAL FIRE remains a place where respect and professionalism thrive. 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gJDVEsBW

Build Your Future with @CAL FIRE! 🛠️  From groundbreaking to ribbon-cutting, our Direct Construction Supervisor I oversees projects that keep CAL FIRE’s mission moving forward. These professionals manage every phase of construction ensuring code compliance, safety standards, and environmental integrity are met at every turn. It’s hands-on, high-impact work that helps shape the spaces where our crews train, respond, and serve. Ready to lead and grow with us? Check it out at www.joincalfire.com!

📢 We’ll be at the CSU Chico State Government & Natural Resources Career Fair!      📅 Wednesday, October 22, 2025   🕚 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.   📌 Bell Memorial Union (BMU) Auditorium, CSU Chico State Campus     California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is excited to connect with CSU Chico State students and alumni! This is a great opportunity to learn about careers in government, environmental sciences, and resource management!  Stop by our table to explore rewarding career paths in California state service with CAL FIRE!      Unable to make the event? Click the link to schedule a virtual 1:1 appointment with one of our recruiters!  https://lnkd.in/gWJjJR-W

🔥 Now Hiring: Assistant Deputy Director, Community Wildfire Planning & Risk Reduction 🔥 The CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is seeking a forward-thinking leader to guide statewide wildfire planning and mitigation efforts. This executive-level role provides critical oversight for programs including Defensible Space, Home Hardening, Utility Wildfire Mitigation, and Wildfire Risk Modeling, all aimed at reducing wildfire impacts and strengthening community resilience across California. This position represents CAL FIRE and the OSFM in collaboration with state, federal, and local partners, helping to shape policies and initiatives that protect lives, property, and natural resources. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise in fire prevention and community preparedness. 🔗 Apply by October 20, 2025! Visit the following link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gzk2gEFg

🔥 Big news! California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be at the 2025 Taste of Soul Festival! Join us for great food, music, and a chance to chat about a career with CAL FIRE.    📅 Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025  ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM  📍 Location: 3800 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 🎟️ Cost: Free admission!    CAL FIRE is proud to protect all California communities, big and small from urban neighborhoods to wildland areas. We’re excited to be part of Taste of Soul, meet local residents, share info about joining our team, and enjoy the festival’s legendary food and entertainment. 

🔧 Now Accepting Applications: Heavy Equipment Mechanic Exam We’re seeking skilled mechanics to maintain and repair vehicles and heavy equipment that support our mission statewide. Minimum Qualifications:  ✔️ Completion of a truck or heavy equipment gas/diesel mechanic apprenticeship, OR  ✔️ Four years of hands-on gas and diesel mechanic experience (apprenticeship or relevant degree may count toward this), OR  ✔️ Three years as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice in state service (including two years on heavy equipment)  If you’re ready to use your skills to support public safety, wildfire response, and conservation work across California, this opportunity is for you! 🛠️ Apply by October 14 at https://lnkd.in/giGQPgf6