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Truckee Fire Protection District
Truckee, CA · Nevada County
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Department careers page ↗Truckee Fire Protection District has served the Truckee area since 1894, growing from an all-volunteer bucket brigade into a combination department staffed by career firefighter-paramedics alongside part-time personnel. The district operates as an "all-risk" agency, meaning crews respond to whatever the community needs regardless of incident type, from structure fires to swift-water rescues in the district's mountain and lake environment.
Coverage is provided from eight stations spread across Truckee and the surrounding Donner Pass corridor, with a mix of full-time, part-time, and administrative facilities. Apparatus includes structural and brush engines, an aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) engine assigned to the Truckee-Tahoe Airport station, water tenders, a ladder truck, dive and swift-water rescue equipment, and ambulances staffed by firefighter-paramedics.
Beyond emergency response, the district runs an active fire prevention division that conducts business inspections, wildfire property assessments, and K-12 fire and life-safety education programs, reflecting a strong local emphasis on wildfire risk in the Sierra Nevada.
MissionThe Truckee Fire Protection District is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services to our community. We protect the lives, property and environment of our residents and visitors through fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue and fire prevention.
The district does not typically post standing job openings; instead, prospective applicants complete an online Employment Interest Form and are notified when firefighter, paramedic, or other positions become available. The site also links to regional EMT/paramedic training pipelines (Sierra College, Butte Fire Academy, NCTI, REMSA) for candidates building qualifications.
How do I apply for a job with Truckee Fire?
The district doesn't keep a continuous job posting; instead, applicants complete an Employment Interest Form on the district website and are contacted when positions open up.
What area does Truckee Fire Protection District cover?
The district covers the Truckee area of the Sierra Nevada from eight stations along the Donner Pass corridor, including a station at Truckee-Tahoe Airport.
What kind of incidents does the district respond to?
As an "all-risk" district, crews respond to structure fires, wildland fires, vehicle extrication, confined space and high-angle rescue, hazardous materials incidents, swift-water and ice rescue, dive rescue, and EMS transport.
When was the district founded?
Truckee Fire Protection District was established in 1894 and has served the community for over a century.