So You Want to be a Firefighter?
Welcome to the Firefighter Career website! If you are thinking about or are actively pursuing a Firefighter career, you have come to the right place!
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This website provides you with the eligibility information for the seven major Fire Departments/Jurisdictions (FD’s) in the Greater Sacramento County and surrounding area.
We encourage you to review the information presented throughout the website to see if a firefighter career is the right choice for you. It bears mentioning at the onset of your review that virtually all the FD’s require extensive pre-employment EMT and Paramedic training.*
The website lists the expected pre-employment non-fire related personal qualifications, the necessary experience and certifications, and the resources available to attain the latter.
One will also find a list of additional qualifications which, while not usually required, will help you improve your chances for success.
Are You A Veteran?
The Fire Departments in the Greater Sacramento Area are motivated to hire Veterans. See why here.
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* Note: There are Firefighter related careers in the Sacramento region that have other hiring requirements not related to EMT or Paramedic training. Examples include the Fire Marshal’s Office, Sac Regional Fire/EMS Communications Center, FD administrative positions, etc.
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