Fire Department · Combination
City of Dinuba Fire Department
Dinuba, CA · Tulare County
The City of Dinuba Fire Department protects Dinuba, an agricultural community in the southeastern San Joaquin Valley at the foot of the Sierra Nevada in Tulare County. The department pairs fire suppression with paramedic-level emergency medical service, and through a contract with the county it also provides emergency medical response across roughly 400 square miles of northern Tulare County.
It is a mid-size operation budgeted for 23 full-time suppression personnel: a fire chief, a battalion chief, three fire captains, six engineer/paramedics, six firefighter/paramedics, and six firefighter/EMTs, backed by about 20 part-time paid-call firefighters and a non-sworn administrative assistant.
Call volume runs heavily to medical work, averaging around 11 calls a day of which nearly ten are EMS related. Crews work a 48/96 schedule.
MissionServing Our Community With Compassion, Professionalism, and Honor.
Dinuba fills its ranks through both career firefighter/EMT openings (entry-level and lateral) and a paid-call firefighter program, all posted through the City of Dinuba's employment portal on GovernmentJobs. Paid-call is a common entry point: it requires living within two miles of the city limits and obtaining EMT-B certification with CCEMSA accreditation within a year of hire.
Applicants complete the City of Dinuba employment application and submit it to the city; hiring is coordinated through City of Dinuba Human Resources rather than a separate department recruiter.
Requirements
- U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years of age
- Valid California driver's license
- For paid-call: reside within 2 miles of the Dinuba city limits
- Able to pass a medical examination
- Obtain EMT-B certification with CCEMSA accreditation within one year of employment
- Ability to obtain a Class B California commercial driver's license and an ambulance driver's license within 12 months
- Typical background: high school graduation plus coursework in firefighting and/or emergency medical treatment
Hiring process
- Confirm you meet the basic qualifications for the position
- Complete the City of Dinuba employment application
- Submit the application to the City of Dinuba (405 E. El Monte Way, Dinuba, CA 93618)
- Pass a medical examination
- Obtain required EMT and driver certifications within the allotted timeframe after hire
What are the basic requirements to become a paid-call firefighter?
You must be a U.S. citizen at least 18 years old, hold a valid California driver's license, reside within two miles of the Dinuba city limits, pass a medical examination, and obtain EMT-B certification with CCEMSA accreditation within one year of employment.
Does Dinuba accept lateral firefighters?
Yes. The department posts firefighter/EMT openings for both entry-level and lateral candidates.
What schedule do firefighters work?
Suppression crews work a 48/96 schedule: 48 hours on shift followed by 96 hours off.
How do I apply?
Complete the City of Dinuba employment application and submit it to the City of Dinuba at 405 E. El Monte Way, Dinuba, CA 93618. Career positions are also posted through the city's GovernmentJobs portal.
Is EMS a big part of the job here?
Yes. Nearly all of the department's roughly 11 daily calls are medical, and many positions are paramedic-level. Firefighters must obtain EMT and ambulance driver certifications, and the department provides contracted EMS response across a large area of northern Tulare County.
What certifications will I need after being hired?
Within 12 months you must obtain EMT-B certification with CCEMSA accreditation, a Class B California commercial driver's license, and an ambulance driver's license.