JOB
ADVANCE NOTICE
June 16 – June 30, 2026
APPLICATIONS OPEN JULY 1, 2026
The apply link will not be available until July 1. This posting is an advanced for candidates to acquire required documents and information. Please return to this posting on July 1, 2026 at 8:00a.m. to apply
Anaheim Fire & Rescue is seeking highly motivated individuals interested in pursuing a career in fire service. Firefighter Trainees are non-sworn employees participating in a 12-week academy*; training to prepare for the protection of life and property through emergency operations including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials abatement, fire prevention inspections, public education, training activities, station and equipment maintenance.
- Please note, Firefighter Trainee salary rate is only for the duration of the 12-week academy. Experienced Firefighters/Paramedics encouraged to apply
Upon successful completion of the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Recruit Academy, Firefighter Trainees will be appointed to the sworn Firefighter I classification. Newly appointed Firefighters may be eligible for a higher level/pay rate (Firefighter I/II/III, or IV) as determined by the educational incentive program. Firefighters with a paramedic license are eligible for additional pay.
For more information: Anaheim Fire Association, Article 39.2.
To view the current Firefighter I-IV pay rates CLICK HERE
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Successfully attends the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Recruit Academy, learns and demonstrates the principles and practices of the Anaheim Fire & Rescue all-risk emergency responses, and awareness of the duties, activities, and responsibilities of a Firefighter.
Receives instruction and participates in academy training and drills to learn proper firefighting techniques for all types of fires, heavy rescue techniques and extrication procedures, hazardous materials handling, emergency medical procedures/care/aid, and all-risk safety procedures.
Maintain personal physical fitness and health by participating in job related physical fitness programs and training.
Trains in the various emergency calls including structural and environmental fires, traffic collisions, hazardous material spills, rescue and salvage, and medical aid.
Train in appropriate basic EMT-1 field procedures including attaining and documenting vital signs, bandaging, splinting, lifting patients into ambulances and assisting paramedics as directed.
Follow the instructions of the Training Battalion Chief or Fire Training Company, or other supervisor as assigned, in handling various equipment, including but not limited to carrying, laying, and operating hoses, setting and climbing ladders, self-contained breathing apparatus, and operating other fire suppression equipment.
Work cooperatively with peers and supervisors; establish and maintain working relationships, exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with a multitude of issues, and take appropriate action in stressful situations.
Observe and comply with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
ADVANCE NOTICE
June 16 – June 30, 2026
Applications will be accepted beginning July 1, 2026 to July 22, 2026 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted before or after this deadline.
The selection process may include, but is not limited to a qualifications review, written exam, physical ability test, and oral interview. Tentative dates and descriptions are provided below:
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Written Exam: August 20, 2026 (no alternate dates scheduled)
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Anaheim Hosted Biddle Physical Agility Test (by invitation only): September 12 & 19-20, 2026
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Biddle Physical Agility Test Waiver: Biddle letter with a completion time of 8:02min or faster between the dates of July 1, 2025 to July 22, 2026 must be attached to the application. Biddle letters must have the completion time list.
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Captain’s interview: Week of October 5, 2026
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Chief's Selection Oral Interviews: Week of October 19, 2026
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Pre-employment process: October 2026 - March 2027.
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Firefighter Trainee Academy (12 weeks): March 2027 (date TBD).
If you have any questions about your application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]
Please note: Trainees who are not appointed to the classification of Firefighter I at the end of their academy will be subject to termination of their Trainee status and/or employment with the City of Anaheim.
Further selection steps include a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol screening, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and background investigation. The interview with the background investigator and completion of the background investigation will include, but is not limited to, verification and evaluation of any present and/or past use of drugs, driving and employment history.
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Please review the following common disqualifiers. If any items listed pertain to you, you will be automatically disqualified in the background investigation. You may, at this time, want to screen yourself and withdraw prior to starting the recruitment process.
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Any illegal use, sales, or possession of a drug classified as an opiate (heroin, opium, etc.) or PCP.
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Any use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) within five years of date of application.
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Any illegal use of anabolic steroids within three years of date of application.
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A pattern or history of irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, failure to pay, late payments, etc.
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Two or more at-fault traffic collisions within three years of the date of application.
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Conviction of a hit-and run offense.
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Any driver's license suspension within five years of date of application.
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Conviction of a felony crime.
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Conviction of any misdemeanor crime within five years of application.
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Any conviction as an adult, of any misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence, sexual-related offenses or crimes against children.
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Any conviction as an adult, of a theft or larceny crime.
The following may result in disqualification and will be evaluated during the background process.
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Use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) previous to five years of application.
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Prior nitrous oxide use.
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Illegal use of anabolic steroids previous to three years of application.
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Illegal use of a hypodermic needle/ syringe.
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A bankruptcy within the past three years of date of application.
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More than one moving violation in the past 12 months, and/or three or more moving citations within the past three years, and/or five or more moving citations within the past five years of date of application.
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Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Stating "See Resume'" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. The City of Anaheim uses E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
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