Fire Engineer

North Central Fire Protection District

FINAL FILING DATE:

Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 11:59 pm.

PLANNED EXAM DATES:

Written test: The week of August 18, 2025

Assessment Center: The week of August 27-29, 2025

Fire Engineer

This is a non-exempt, sworn safety role under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Engineer is assigned to one of the District’s six fire stations and works under the direct supervision of an on-duty Fire Captain. In the Captain’s absence, the Fire Engineer may be designated as the acting company officer. The role follows a standard 56-hour shift schedule and may include overtime based on operational needs.

Job Description:

Fire Engineers are responsible for driving and operating fire apparatus, performing skilled fire suppression and prevention activities, and assisting with company readiness under the Fire Captain’s guidance. Core duties include conducting fire prevention inspections of assigned occupancies, testing fire protection equipment, identifying hazardous conditions, and helping train personnel in fire safety procedures and fire code awareness. The role emphasizes precision, reliability, and technical proficiency in support of the company’s operational objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed probation as Fire Engineer or 3 years’ experience as a permanent Fire Fighter (any agency)
• CA SFM: Firefighter I/II, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A
• ICS 100, 200, 700
• High School/GED + 30 college units

Desirable Qualifications:

• Rural fire district experience
• Associate’s Degree
• Company Officer 2A–2E, Instructor 1A
• Bilingual
• Strong ethics, teamwork, reliability, and judgment

Pay:

Position

2025 Salary Range

2026 Top Step Salary

Fire Engineer

$68,840 – $81,232

Increases to $87,880 with five-step pay scale

Fire Captain

$82,194 – $89,400

Increases to $99,907 with five-step pay scale

Note: This position currently follows a four-step pay range. Effective January 1, 2026, the pay structure expands to five steps, allowing for increased earnings at the top step.

Benefits Include:

• Uniform Reimbursement – Up to $550/year
• Vacation Leave – 40-hr: 10–18 days/year; 56-hr: 5–9 shifts/year
• Sick Leave – 40-hr: 8 hrs/month; 56-hr: 12 hrs/month
• Health Coverage – 80% District contribution, up to $1,900/month
• Holiday Pay – 40-hr: 88 hrs; 56-hr: 1.5x for holidays worked
• Retirement – 401(a) Defined Benefit Plan

• 14.00% for safety employees
• 13.30% for non-safety employees

Join North Central Fire Protection District, Where Service Is a Calling

Advance your fire service career with an agency that values purpose, growth, and impact. North Central Fire Protection District offers meaningful roles built on public trust, community engagement, and professional excellence. Step into a future shaped by leadership, integrity, and service that exceeds expectations.