Fire Engineer North Central Fire Protection District FINAL FILING DATE EXTENDED! Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 11:59 pm. PLANNED EXAM DATES: Written test: The week of September 8-10, 2025 Assessment Center: The week of September 15-16, 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. : 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

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