Firefighter

Salary : $72,540.00 - $88,152.00 Annually
Location : Fire Department Station 1 350 W. Grangeville Blvd, Hanford, CA 93230, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25/26-39
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Description

The City of Hanford is looking to fill one (1) Firefighter vacancy in the Fire Department. This position performs fire suppression, emergency medical assistance, life safety, and hazardous materials mitigation activities in support of the overall mission of the Fire Department; to provide fire prevention enforcement and education; and other duties as related.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned immediate supervisor.
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Respond to emergency alarms and perform all necessary firefighting and rescue activities, including operation of firefighting equipment.

Perform emergency medical services as an EMT-1 or higher certification or licensure.

Assist in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment.

Attends specialized training in firefighting, fire prevention inspections, and first aid.

Conduct fire prevention inspections to eliminate fire hazards through the enforcement of fire codes and fire safety education.

Maintain firefighting and EMS equipment, fire station and related grounds, facilities and supplies in a clean, orderly, and usable condition as assigned.

Educate the public in fire prevention; conduct station tours and training for the public.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.

Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of fire prevention, suppression, and emergency medical services.

Functions, characteristics, proper use, and maintenance of firefighting equipment and supplies.

Hazardous materials and their properties.

Basic English reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Current laws and regulations pertaining to fire prevention and safety.

First aid and rescue methods.

Ability to:

Perform firefighting and emergency medical services.

Intermittently, review and evaluate documents related to department operations; observe, identify and problem solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret, and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff.

Intermittently, sit while driving to emergency scenes or performing office work; stand and walk while performing suppression activities; exert strenuous physical effort; bend, squat, twist, crawl or climb; climb ladders, or climb up onto apparatus to begin operations; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; use telephone, write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of up to 100 pounds.

Operate various types of firefighting and rescue equipment.

Maintain firefighting and EMS equipment and fire station facilities.

Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.

Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software.

Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.

Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing through all common communications platforms.

Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.

Establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and collaborative working relationships with others.

Experience and Education

Experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Completion of a California Firefighter 1 academy prior to application submittal.

Education:

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate California driver's license for the operation of fire apparatus (firefighter endorsement) within twelve months of appointment. Must be certified as a Hanford Apparatus Operator within 18 months of hire date.

Possession of valid CPR and EMT-1 certificates.

Possession of a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate valid within twelve (12) months of application submittal.

Must be on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List by the time of application submittal, with a passing score of 70% or greater.

Two or more consecutive years of firefighter experience will satisfy the requirement of a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC).
Additional Information
The application screening will involve a competitive evaluation of relevant education, training, and work experience, followed by a written examination and/or an interview before an Oral Board to identify the most qualified candidates. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee applicants an interview, and the screening committee's decision is final. Candidates deemed eligible for appointment to the position will be placed on the City's Certified Eligibility List. Applicants will receive written notification regarding the results of all phases of the recruitment process leading up to the establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Public Employees' Retirement System: The City provides the PERS retirement program, 3% @ 55 for Classic Members and 2.7% @ 57 for New Members.
• 48/96 work schedule is the standard work period.
• Paid Holiday-in-lieu time: Employees shall receive one-hundred fifty-four (154) hours pay at straight time in lieu of any holiday time off.
• Vacation: Starts at 144 hours per year and up to 240 hours per year based on time of service.
• Sick Leave: 168 hours per year with unlimited accumulation. At retirement, Classic Members may apply unused sick leave toward retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: Three (3) medical/Rx plans to meet your family or financial needs, as well as dental and vision. The City shall pay towards the health care plans selected by the employee equal to sixty percent (60%) of the total premium for the City PPO plan (employee, employee +1, or family).
• Hanford Employee Care Connection (City-sponsored clinic) is free and available to all insured full-time employees and covered dependents. Medical care offering same-day appointments, little to no co-pays, and comprehensive health care.
• Tuition Reimbursement: A tuition reimbursement plan is available for work-related study up to $1,000 per fiscal year.
• Bilingual Pay: 5% for eligible employees.
• Uniform Allowance: $1,200.00 a year.
• Longevity Pay: provided to employees upon completion of ten, fifteen, and twenty continuous years of active service with the City of Hanford as follows:
  Years of Service
  
  Percentage of Base Rate of Pay
  
  After the completion of 10 years
  
  5%
  
  After the completion of 15 years
  
  An additional 2.5% for a total of 7.5%
  
  After the completion of 20 years
  
  An additional 2.5% for a total of 10%
• Deferred Compensation: Matched employer contributions for deferred compensation up to $75 per pay period.
• Employee engagement and appreciation events.
• There is no residency requirement.

01

Do you possess a California Firefighter 1 certificate? (You must upload a copy with your application.)

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess valid CPR and EMT-1 certificates? (You must upload a copy with your application.)

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate valid within twelve (12) months of this application? (You must upload a copy with your application.)

• Yes
• No

04

Are you on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List with a passing score of 70% or greater at the time of your application submission? (You must upload a copy with your application.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Salary : $72,540.00 - $88,152.00 Annually
Location : Fire Department Station 1 350 W. Grangeville Blvd, Hanford, CA 93230, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25/26-39
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Description

The City of Hanford is looking to fill one (1) Firefighter vacancy in the Fire Department. This position performs fire suppression, emergency medical assistance, life safety, and hazardous materials mitigation activities in support of the overall mission of the Fire Department; to provide fire prevention enforcement and education; and other duties as related.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned immediate supervisor.
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Respond to emergency alarms and perform all necessary firefighting and rescue activities, including operation of firefighting equipment.

Perform emergency medical services as an EMT-1 or higher certification or licensure.

Assist in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment.

Attends specialized training in firefighting, fire prevention inspections, and first aid.

Conduct fire prevention inspections to eliminate fire hazards through the enforcement of fire codes and fire safety education.

Maintain firefighting and EMS equipment, fire station and related grounds, facilities and supplies in a clean, orderly, and usable condition as assigned.

Educate the public in fire prevention; conduct station tours and training for the public.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.

Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of fire prevention, suppression, and emergency medical services.

Functions, characteristics, proper use, and maintenance of firefighting equipment and supplies.

Hazardous materials and their properties.

Basic English reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Current laws and regulations pertaining to fire prevention and safety.

First aid and rescue methods.

Ability to:

Perform firefighting and emergency medical services.

Intermittently, review and evaluate documents related to department operations; observe, identify and problem solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret, and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff.

Intermittently, sit while driving to emergency scenes or performing office work; stand and walk while performing suppression activities; exert strenuous physical effort; bend, squat, twist, crawl or climb; climb ladders, or climb up onto apparatus to begin operations; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; use telephone, write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of up to 100 pounds.

Operate various types of firefighting and rescue equipment.

Maintain firefighting and EMS equipment and fire station facilities.

Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.

Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software.

Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.

Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing through all common communications platforms.

Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.

Establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and collaborative working relationships with others.

Experience and Education

Experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Completion of a California Firefighter 1 academy prior to application submittal.

Education:

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate California driver's license for the operation of fire apparatus (firefighter endorsement) within twelve months of appointment. Must be certified as a Hanford Apparatus Operator within 18 months of hire date.

Possession of valid CPR and EMT-1 certificates.

Possession of a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate valid within twelve (12) months of application submittal.

Must be on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List by the time of application submittal, with a passing score of 70% or greater.

Two or more consecutive years of firefighter experience will satisfy the requirement of a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC).
Additional Information
The application screening will involve a competitive evaluation of relevant education, training, and work experience, followed by a written examination and/or an interview before an Oral Board to identify the most qualified candidates. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee applicants an interview, and the screening committee's decision is final. Candidates deemed eligible for appointment to the position will be placed on the City's Certified Eligibility List. Applicants will receive written notification regarding the results of all phases of the recruitment process leading up to the establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Public Employees' Retirement System: The City provides the PERS retirement program, 3% @ 55 for Classic Members and 2.7% @ 57 for New Members.
• 48/96 work schedule is the standard work period.
• Paid Holiday-in-lieu time: Employees shall receive one-hundred fifty-four (154) hours pay at straight time in lieu of any holiday time off.
• Vacation: Starts at 144 hours per year and up to 240 hours per year based on time of service.
• Sick Leave: 168 hours per year with unlimited accumulation. At retirement, Classic Members may apply unused sick leave toward retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: Three (3) medical/Rx plans to meet your family or financial needs, as well as dental and vision. The City shall pay towards the health care plans selected by the employee equal to sixty percent (60%) of the total premium for the City PPO plan (employee, employee +1, or family).
• Hanford Employee Care Connection (City-sponsored clinic) is free and available to all insured full-time employees and covered dependents. Medical care offering same-day appointments, little to no co-pays, and comprehensive health care.
• Tuition Reimbursement: A tuition reimbursement plan is available for work-related study up to $1,000 per fiscal year.
• Bilingual Pay: 5% for eligible employees.
• Uniform Allowance: $1,200.00 a year.
• Longevity Pay: provided to employees upon completion of ten, fifteen, and twenty continuous years of active service with the City of Hanford as follows:
  Years of Service
  
  Percentage of Base Rate of Pay
  
  After the completion of 10 years
  
  5%
  
  After the completion of 15 years
  
  An additional 2.5% for a total of 7.5%
  
  After the completion of 20 years
  
  An additional 2.5% for a total of 10%
• Deferred Compensation: Matched employer contributions for deferred compensation up to $75 per pay period.
• Employee engagement and appreciation events.
• There is no residency requirement.

01

Do you possess a California Firefighter 1 certificate? (You must upload a copy with your application.)

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess valid CPR and EMT-1 certificates? (You must upload a copy with your application.)

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate valid within twelve (12) months of this application? (You must upload a copy with your application.)

• Yes
• No

04

Are you on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List with a passing score of 70% or greater at the time of your application submission? (You must upload a copy with your application.)

• Yes
• No

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