Top 4 Firefighters Jobs in Visalia, Ca

Extra Help Firefighter
TULARE COUNTY —Visalia, CA
- $17.16 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Engine Boss
Wildfire Defense Systems —Visalia, CA
- $39 - $51 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
PT Firefighter/EMT
City of Kingsburg —Kingsburg, CA
- $21.49 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- BLS Certification
- Residential
PT Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Kingsburg —Kingsburg, CA
- $26.85 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- PALS Certification

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Engine Boss
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Current driver’s license with acceptable driving record. Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. (“WDS”) is a Qualified Insurance Resource (QIR) operating the largest…
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Extra Help Firefighter

TULARE COUNTY -
Visalia, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$17.16 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Computer operation
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Cultural competency
Computer skills
Firefighting specialized equipment operation
Patient emergency assistance

Full Job Description

Current vacancies are with the Tulare County Fire Department located in various locations throughout Tulare County. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Applications will be reviewed by Tulare County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area.

Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee. Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online. There are no benefits associated with extra help positions. See regular job specification for complete job duties and requirements.

Interviews are anticipated to take place in October. Candidates selected for hire will attend an academy beginning January 2027.

There are no benefits associated with extra help positions.

Typical Duties
- Respond to alarms and assist in the suppression of fires and perform rescue and removal of persons from harm.
- Connect and lay hose lines; operate nozzle and direct water stream onto fires; operate chemical fire extinguishers; operate and climb ladders; perform forcible entry when necessary; ventilate buildings.
- Clean up and perform salvage operations after fires.
- Assist in maintaining and caring for fire apparatus, equipment, fire station and grounds.
- Respond to emergency calls and administer first aid.
For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Skill/Ability to :
- Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Operate equipment and assist in the suppression of fires, medical emergencies, and in the protection of life and property.
- Learn technical firefighting techniques and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression.
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Requirement:
- Candidate must have a reliable, non-public form of transportation. Candidate will not work more than 1559 hours. Candidate may be scheduled at various stations within Tulare County.
License or Certificate
- Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
- Completion of Basic Firefighter training, supplemented with college fire science courses. State of California certified Firefighter I or higher level certification. Public Safety First Aid or higher level certification. Professional Rescuer CPR certification.
Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:
Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

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Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE COMPANY
- County of Tulare - HR&D
- 559-636-4900
The mission of Tulare County Human Resources and Development is to attract, retain, and develop a highly skilled workforce. We provide a wide array of services to our department and agencies including training, payroll processing, employee/labor relations, employee records, wellness programs, and benefits administration. Our dedicated staff supports 20 County Departments and over 5,100 employees in more than 800 job classifications.

Tulare County employees enjoy generous benefits, including a choice of excellent health plans, vacation, paid time off and retirement packages. Working for Tulare County is like working with family. You are encouraged, supported and given flexibility to balance your work life and your private life. You'll have an opportunity to begin or enhance a meaningful career where what you do matters.

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