Position Details
- Closing Date
- Continuous
- Positions Available
- 1
- Job Type
- Volunteer
- Category
- Firefighter
- Salary
- Available to subscribers
- Posted
- October 12, 2026
Job Description
The City of San Bruno Fire Department offers an exciting opportunity to serve as a Fire Cadet. Our one-year Fire Cadet program is an unpaid, volunteer work experience program that offers hands-on training, and introductory knowledge of firefighting skills, fire service tools and equipment. Cadets respond to emergency calls, render Basic Life Support and participate in training, and participate in the daily station duties. Cadets must be willing to commit to 24-hour shifts, two to four times per month. The cadet program is one year in length. Upon completion, this program meets the manipulative training and experience requirements in obtaining a California State Fire Marshal's Office Firefighter II certification.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- State of California EMT certification
- Possession of a valid driver's license and a driving record with minimal violations
- Possession of a Firefighter I Academy certification (or proof of "student in good standing" letter signed by an Academy Instructor if currently enrolled)
- 18 years of age at the time of application
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit an application on the City's BambooHR page. In your application, please upload 1) EMT Certificate 2) Firefighter I Academy certification (or proof of "student in good standing" letter signed by an Academy Instructor if currently enrolled) 3) Résumé (optional). Applications are part of a continuous recruitment, and candidates who apply may be asked to participate in an interview.
Requirements: State of California EMT certification, valid driver's license with minimal violations, Firefighter I Academy certification or proof of enrollment, 18 years of age
Salary: $0.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Continuous
Requirements
- State of California EMT certification, valid driver's license with minimal violations, Firefighter I Academy certification or proof of enrollment, 18 years of age
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