Duty Officer/Fire Captain or Fire Apparatus Engineer

Company: Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire District
Location: Redwood Valley
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire District

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Duty Officer/Fire Captain or Fire Apparatus Engineer Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire District (RVCFD) is seeking a qualified Duty Officer to serve at the rank of Fire Captain or Fire Apparatus Engineer.

The successful candidate will fill one of the three shift positions that provide 24/7 staffing for the District.

Minimum qualifications for either rank is certification as an Emergency Medical Technician by the Coastal Valleys EMS Agency, ICS100, ICS200, IS700-NIMS, S-130, S-190 and L-180.

Additional requirements are possession of a valid California Class B driver's license or equivalent DMV firefighter's endorsement and be insurable.

The Fire Captain position is a supervisory and skilled firefighting officer that requires a minimum of five (5) years of firefighting experience.

The salary is under review with a current base annual pay ranging between $56,000 and $63,000.

Overtime is compensated per the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The District offers paid time off, retirement contributions and health insurance benefits.

The RVCFD provides all-risk fire protection services to its 60.5 square miles of unincorporated communities.

In 2024, it responded to over 700 incidents for service.

Besides the Fire Chief, RVCFD employs three full time shift Duty Officers, allowing 24/7 coverage and a thirty-two hour a week Clerk.

The current volunteer firefighter roster is 23.

RVCFD is governed by five Board of Directors elected by the voters of the District.

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please submit a compelling cover letter expressing your interest and resume to recruitment@redwoodvalleyfire.org .

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Interim Fire Chief Dan Grebil at recruitment@redwoodvalleyfire.org or 707-485-8121.

Filing Deadline: Open until filled early applicants encouraged

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