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Chris Baker

Saturday, 09 March 2019

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The days of filling out applications on paper are obsolete and now several agencies have utilized technology to expedite their application process. One helpful tip is to save your information in a word document and you can cut/paste this information into these online career websites when you are creating your profile. Review the job announcement and job description specifically the information related to the job performance review standards (JPR’s) and the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) for each position. Only apply for positions that you meet the minimum requirements in the job announcement. If you have any doubts and or questions, contact the hiring official for each specific agency to clarify these questions regarding the minimum requirements. Make sure you have a keen eye for attention to detail. Several of these items are highlighted in both the job announcement and the specific job description for each position. Remember this is a test and the test is simple; can you follow written directions. If you want this highly desirable position in the fire service, you have to first apply.

Job Search Resources

CalOpps

https://www.calopps.org/

Firefighter Candidate Testing Center

https://www.fctconline.org/

Government Jobs

https://www.governmentjobs.com/

Indeed

https://www.indeed.com/

National Testing Network

https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/

USAJobs

https://www.usajobs.gov/

Resources

Building the Unbreakable Future Firefighter

https://www.thefuturefirefighterpodcast.com/building-the-unbreakable-future-firefighter

The Future Firefighter Podcast

https://linktr.ee/thefuturefirefighter/

Code 3 Fire Training & Education

https://www.code3firetraining.com/

Chabot Fire

https://www.chabotfire.com/

Daily Dispatch

https://www.dailydispatch.com/Classifieds/Jobs.aspx

FireCareers

http://www.firecareers.com/

Fire Recruit

https://www.firerecruit.com/

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About the author

Chris Baker

Chris Baker, has over fifteen years of experience in volunteer, combination and career fire departments in California. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology and Associates of Science Degree in Fire Service Command, Company Officer. Chris is a California State Fire Training certified Fire Officer, Driver-Operator, Fire Instructor, Lead Fire Fighter 1 and Fire Fighter 2 Certification Evaluator. He has over nine years of teaching experience in the California Community Colleges System as an Adjunct Instructor in the EMS discipline, Fire Fighter 1 Academy Instructor and Fire Science Instructor. Chris is a member of the California Fire Technology Directors’ Association and the California Training Officers Association. He served as a volunteer Peer Reviewer on the FY 2017 Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) for hiring and recruitment/retention. Chris also served as a volunteer Peer Reviewer on the FY 2017, FY 2018, FY 2019, FY 2020 COVID-S and FY 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grants. He is a Volunteer Advocate Regional Manager, Region IX (CA, NV, AZ, HI) for the Everyone Goes Home Program through the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Chris serves as a volunteer member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Safety, Health and Survival Section serving in their staging area. He was a member of the 2018 and 2019 Safety Stand Down committees. Chris serves as the Public Information Officer (PIO) for the National Fire Heritage Center located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. He is the host of the Fire Engineering Radio: The Future Firefighter Podcast. Chris writes blog articles published through Firefighter Nation and the Fire Engineering Training Community on mentoring the future generations of the fire service.