Paid-Call Firefighter
Serve the community while developing skills to advance your career in the fire service
Training Focused
Felton Fire ensures every firefighter has the training they need to succeed and perform their job safely. Including in house training, regional academies, and hosted trainings taught by industry experts.
Equipped
At Felton Fire every firefighter
is equipped with industry standard NFPA certified PPE, an individually assigned state of the art radio, and a suite of IT solutions including TabletCommand mobile CAD interface.
Fast Paced
As one of the busiest departments in the San Lorenzo Valley, Felton Fire offers the opportunity to gain real world experience with a diverse mix of call types.
Advancement
Felton Fire is committed to the advancement of our members. With training opportunities made available to grow your skill set, and put you on track to promote within the organization.
Firefighter Requirements
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Be 18 years or older by date of hire.
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Posses valid California Driver’s License by date of hire.
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Posses valid State of California EMT or EMT-P card
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Pass a modified California Physical Aptitude Test.
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Pass an oral board interview conducted by current staff members
After Hire -
Complete an approved Fire Academy
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Complete the on-boarding process, and Emergency Vehicle Operations Class (EVOC) hosted by Felton Fire.
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Remain current on training through self guided and group training activities.
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Respond and work on a consistent basis.
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Maintain a state of good physical and emotional fitness.
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Be able to work in high stress environments.
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Be able to work as a team in a paramilitary environment.