Fire Captain

Salary: $126,497.28 - $154,161.28 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-47114-01
Department: Fire District
Opening Date: 10/10/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt


The Job
THIS IS A FIRE DISTRICT POSITION ONLY
(Salary based on a 56 hour work week per )

**This recruitment is only open to current County Fire employees.**
You must list your current County Fire employment in your work history to be considered for this position.
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for Captains who serve as a first line supervisor for a fire company and supervise/direct the work of subordinate fire suppression personnel. Captains respond to fire alarms, medical aids and other emergency calls, and conduct fire prevention and suppression training programs. The Captain is responsible for the safety and well-being of all subordinate personnel. In addition, the Captain is responsible for the overall management of a fire station/program, including required documentation and reporting requirements.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform during high stress situations. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range, without correction. Must possess the strength and stamina sufficient to lift and carry equipment and individuals up to 200 pounds, and be able to wear self-contained breathing apparatus, and do so with mobility and flexibility without jeopardizing the safety of self or other members. Vision must be correctable to 20/20. May be required to pass a color perception test. Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions. Employees hired after January 29, 2002 must abide by the non-smoking provision of the MOU.
Probationary Period: Incumbents shall be required to serve a new probationary period of twenty-six (26) pay periods prior to attaining regular status. Advancement to the next appropriate step shall be contingent upon the completion of twenty-six (26) pay period hours of satisfactory work performance on the current step and must include a Work Performance Evaluation with an overall evaluation of at least "Meets Job Standards" and successful completion of the Captain's Taskbook (or possession of the CFO Certification).
California State Fire Marshal Company Fire Officer (CFO) Certification: Must possess CFO Certification dated December 31, 2016, or earlier; or successfully complete the Captain's Taskbook to obtain CFO Certification in order to pass probation, or will be returned to prior classification in which regular status was held.
Certification: Must maintain EMT or Paramedic licensure throughout employment.
Additional Certifications: Captains may be required to obtain and maintain certification in one of the following specialties based on department needs: Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF), Urban Search and Rescue, or Hazardous Materials Tech.


License: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License (or higher) with Firefighter Endorsement, which is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position.

Minimum Requirements
Must meet all of the following requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Must be currently employed as a San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Engineer in regular status (not in probationary status); must have completed a minimum of four (4) consecutive years regular, full-time firefighting experience, with San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. Experience as Firefighter and as Engineer must be clearly differentiated in the Work Experience section of the application. (NOTE: Limited term, apprentice, reserve, or paid call firefighter experience is not considered qualifying.)


--AND--
CAPTAIN QUALIFIED RELIEF

CERTIFICATE:
Current and valid San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Captain Qualified Relief Certification.


Copy must be attached to your application.
--AND--

CERTIFICATIONS:

Must possess the CFO Certificate dated December 31, 2016, or earlier. --OR-- Must possess the required six (6) classes/course completion certificates required by the California State Fire Marshal to begin the Captain's Taskbook upon hire. (Note: Failure to complete the Taskbook by end of probation will result in failure of probation and return to prior classification.) Certificates of completion for all requisite courses currently required by the State Fire Marshal for CFO certification are:

• 2A - Human Resource Management
• 2B - General Administrative Functions
• 2C - Fire Inspections and Investigation
• 2D - All-Risk Command Operations
• 2E - Wild land Incident Operations
• Instructor I - Instructor Methodology

NOTES:

• High-quality copies of the completed CFO/course certificates MUST be attached to application.
• For Instructor I - Instructor Methodology course ending on December 18, 2026, course completion may be verified by SBCFD no later than Friday, December 18, 2026.

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LICENSES:
A valid State of California EMT-1 or EMT-P License; and current CPR certification.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure: Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to participate in a technical oral examination administered the week of October 26, 2026. Candidates must be successful with a passing score of 80% or higher to be placed on the eligible list.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.


If you require technical assistance , please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Review the Veteran's Preference Policy for more information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
For additional information, review the County Employment Process
Professional Firefighters

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.


Please review the appropriate * for more information


Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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San Bernardino County Fire Employment Status: Are you a current San Bernardino County Fire Protection District employee?

• Yes
• No

02



Certification: Check which of the following CA State Fire Marshall (CSFM) certifications/courses you possess. Be sure to submit copies of certifications.

• California State Fire Officer (CFO) Certification issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, dated 12/31/16 or earlier.
• CSFM 2A Human Resource Management
• CSFM 2B General Administrative Functions
• CSFM 2C Fire Inspections and Investigation
• CSFM 2D All-Risk Command Operations
• CSFM 2E Wild land Incident Operations
• CSFM Instructor I - Instructor Methodology
• None of the above, or Other

03



SBCFD Captain Qualified Relief Certification : Do you possess a current and valid SBCFD Captain Qualified Relief Certification? Be sure to submit copy of certification.

• Yes
• No

04



Certifications Attached: I have attached a copy of my CFO Certification, or copies of my required course completion certificates (required for the Captain's Taskbook) to my application.

• Yes
• No

05


Indicate your possession of an active CA Paramedic or EMT License:

• CA Paramedic License (EMT-P) (& CPR certification)
• CA EMT License (EMT-1) (& CPR certification)
• None of the above, or Other

06



Driver License: Do you possess a California Class C Driver License (or higher) with Firefighter Endorsement or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

07



Engineer Rank: Indicate the beginning and end dates you have served in the rank of Engineer ; clearly differentiate Engineer experience with San Bernardino County Fire Protection District from another agency. Be sure your work history indicates each position held with County Fire, and each position held with other Fire agencies. If none, indicate "N/A".
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Firefighter Experience: Indicate the beginning and end dates you have served in the rank of Firefighter ; clearly differentiate Firefighter experience with San Bernardino County Fire Protection District from another agency. Be sure your work history indicates each position held with County Fire, and each position held with other Fire agencies. If none, indicate "N/A".
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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• I understand.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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