r/calfire

I don't have any of the NWCG certs or went to an academy.

But I do have my EMT-B, BLS, all my ICS certs (100,200,700, and 800) and I'm going to get my First responder hazmat level II cert so I can qualify in the "Partially trained" category.

I've been in EMT for over 5 years but only in IFT and special events. No 911.

Probably not relevant but I also have a phlebotomy and EKG cert. I don't know if it will increase my chances since its useless in most of CA, but I was thinking of getting Advanced EMT certified.

I know last season CAL FIRE began transitioning some units from seasonal to traditional staffing, which effectively cut the number of seasonal positions in half. I’m wondering if things have stabilized since then and what the current chances are of getting hired as a seasonal FF1 on either an engine or hand crew.

Basically the title would it increase my chances of getting hired if I applied to the non-paramedic FF 2 position as a Paramedic? I already put in for the paramedic FF2, but i'm willing to take anything in structural units of San Bernardino & Riverside. Im coming from out of state with IFSAC FF2 and I took CASFT Ric opps, ff saftey & survival, and confined space A&O if that matters.

A While ago I asked about the CPAT.

I just Passed, and have some information to share.

The proctors are jerks. The receptionist was warm/friendly but my procter was a jerk, im told most are like that.

The test itself is pretty easy, I just turned my brain off. I didn't do the practice test (the proctor told me "I was probably going to fail" because I didn't)

When you go in, leave most things in your car. They held my Phone/keys/wallet , but I had to go back to put my hat (and probably water bottle had I had one)

While waiting they had the video playing on repeat. My procter didn't let me ask questions but the video covered most things

I had heard bad things about the stair stepper, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. The weight vest light, its longer then the one I practiced with. Make sure you wear long pants, closed toed shoes, and no watches/rings.

Hello everyone, just want to get some feedback/advice for entry level opportunities with CalFire. I have my EMT-B/ICS courses done and that’s about it. No fire experience. Willing to take whatever opportunity I can get to start my career in the fire service but just wanted some realistic expectations when it comes to possibly getting picked up. Looks like the applications will open up in November. Anything I can do to make myself a better candidate? Thanks in advance!