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Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services
Atascadero, CA · San Luis Obispo County
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Department careers page ↗Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services is an all-risk agency protecting the City of Atascadero on California's Central Coast. Crews respond to medical emergencies, structure and wildland fires, vehicle collisions, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues, and public assistance calls.
The department fields 23 full-time personnel out of two fire stations, led by a Fire Chief and two Battalion Chiefs overseeing Operations and Community Risk Reduction. Of its 19 firefighters, 13 are certified paramedics, and 12 reserve firefighters round out the roster.
Atascadero covers about 26.7 square miles and serves a population near 30,000, running roughly 3,500 calls annually. Its equipment includes five engines, a ladder truck, a 4x4 ambulance, and a technical rescue unit.
The department traces its roots to a volunteer company formed in 1915, with the first paid department established in 1926. It became a city department in 1979 when Atascadero incorporated.
Missionprovide professional service and exceptional care to our community
Atascadero Fire hires through the City of Atascadero's employment system on GovernmentJobs. Firefighter, paramedic, and reserve openings are posted there when recruitments are active, and candidates should create a profile to receive notifications for new postings.
At the time of writing there were no open fire postings. Prospective applicants can watch the city careers page and contact the department directly for recruitment timelines and requirements.
How do I apply to Atascadero Fire?
Firefighter and paramedic positions are posted through the City of Atascadero's employment portal on GovernmentJobs. Create a profile there and enable notifications to be alerted when a recruitment opens.
Are firefighter positions open right now?
As of this profile, the city careers page listed no open fire positions. Check the portal periodically, as openings are posted only when recruitments are active.
Does the department require paramedic certification?
The department is heavily paramedic-based: 13 of its 19 firefighters are certified paramedics. Check individual job postings for the specific certification requirements of each recruitment.
Are reserve firefighter opportunities available?
Yes. The department maintains a roster of 12 reserve firefighters in addition to its 23 full-time personnel.
What kind of calls does the department respond to?
Atascadero Fire is an all-risk agency handling medical emergencies, structure and wildland fires, vehicle collisions, hazardous materials incidents, and technical rescues, running roughly 3,500 calls a year.
Past postings, kept for reference. These are no longer accepting applications.