Fire Fighter I is a seasonal, temporary classification used by CAL FIRE. The Fire Fighter I appilcation period usually occurs between November and January and hiring usually occurs between April and June, depending upon the year's fire and weather conditions.

The minimum qualification to participate in the Fire Fighter I Examination is that you must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment to a Firefighter I position.

You must file a Fire Fighter I Application at each CAL FIRE Unit in which you wish to be considered for appointment. For a listing of CAL FIRE Units, please refer to the "CAL FIRE Unit Contacts".

The filing period for the 2010 fire season is November 2, 2009 through January 29, 2010.

Applications will be accepted by mail OR in person for the units in the Northern Region.  Applications will be accepted on a file-in-person basis ONLY for the units in the Southern Region.  PLEASE REVIEW THE UNIT LISTING ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS BULLETIN TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE FILING METHOD.

Applications will not be accepted at Sacramento Headquarters, Region Offices, or Conservation Camps.

For more information regarding seasonal firefighting and how to apply download the "Fire Fighter I Fact Sheet."