About the Operations Division
The Operations Division is responsible for delivering emergency services to those citizens who live, work and visit the City of Atascadero. The Operations Division responds to all calls for emergency services including incidents involving building and wildland emergency medical services, technical rescue, and release of hazardous materials. Mutual/Auto Aid responses are provided to surrounding fire departments via agreements. Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services is staffed 24 hours per day 365 days per year. This is accomplished by a three-shift schedule (A, B, C) amongst two fire stations. Each shift is comprised of two (2) Fire Captains, two (2) Engineers, and two (2) Firefighters. The Operations Battalion Chief oversees station crews and activities.
Station Locations
FIRE STATION 1 | 6005 Lewis Avenue | Atascadero, CA 93422
FIRE STATION 2 | 9801 West Front | Atascadero, CA 93422
Hiring Info
Seasonal Firefighter Program
The Seasonal Firefighter position is a temporary/part-time position to augment Engine Company staffing during the summer fire season. The shifts are 56-hour workweeks, conforming to the current paid staff schedule. Under general supervision, the seasonal firefighter may fight fires and perform emergency medical and rescue work as part of a fire crew. They may also perform fire prevention activities, stations and grounds maintenance, general maintenance, and work projects, including weed abatement, painting, cleaning, and light carpentry for the City.
A Seasonal Firefighter must have a working knowledge of basic suppression techniques and practices. They must also have the ability to learn and apply firefighting principles related to fire suppression and rescue situations; work effectively and cooperatively with others; understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Desired qualifications include State Certified EMT-1, CPR, Haz-Mat Fro/Decon, experience and/or training in wildland and structural firefighting, Firefighter I Certificate, Clear DMV driving record desired, and valid Class C driver’s license. Mandatory Qualifications include Title 22 First Aid or Higher, Proof of Completion of Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Prior to receiving a job offer for employment, the applicant shall provide the following:
- Hepatitis B - copies of records showing the first of the 3 injections of the Hepatitis B (Hep B) series.
- TB Skin test (PPD) documented within the last 6 months. If a prior positive test, documentation of a negative chest X-ray within the last six months shall be provided.
Please contact us at fire@atascadero.org for more information.
Cadet Program
The Atascadero Fire & Emergency Service’s Cadet Program is a unique opportunity for individuals within Atascadero and its surrounding area, between the ages of 16 – 18, to experience fire service. Cadet firefighters are non-compensated volunteers that will spend 3 to 4 hours each day, 5 days a week, working alongside full-time firefighters in all types of situations, both non-emergency and emergency. While on shift, cadets will review curriculum that teaches them how to recognize and safely respond to all types of emergencies. The Cadet Program is a great opportunity to gain real-life experience in fire service and determine if it is a career path worth pursuing further.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 16 – 18 years of age
- While attending school, must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher with NO failing grades
- Must be in good physical health
Desired Qualifications
- Current American Heart Association CPR / AED certification
- ICS 100 & IS 700
Interested? Email fire@atascadero.org for an application or more information regarding the position. Also, it may be helpful to watch the “Atascadero Fire Cadet Program” video on YouTube for more information regarding the scope of the program and personal perspectives from some of our past participants.