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Become a Paid-Call Firefighter!

Serve Your Community. Learn New Skills. Make a Difference.

Murphys Fire Protection District is now accepting applications for Paid-For-Call Firefighters. This is a unique opportunity to serve your community, gain professional fire service training, and join a dedicated team of career and volunteer professionals who protect lives and property in Murphys, Douglas Flat, Vallecito, and the surrounding area.

What is a Paid-For-Call Firefighter?

Paid-For-Call Firefighters respond to emergencies as needed—fire, medical, rescue, and more—while receiving compensation for their time and service. This position is ideal for community members who want to contribute to public safety without committing to a full-time firefighting career.

Why Join Murphys Fire?

The positives

Serve Your Community: Make a direct impact on your neighbors’ safety and well-being in Murphys, Douglas Flat, and Vallecito.
Professional Training: Receive ongoing training in firefighting, emergency medicine, and rescue skills.
Earn While You Learn: Get compensated for calls, training, and certain standby shifts.
Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated firefighters and build lifelong friendships.
Pathway to Career Firefighting: Gain real-world experience that can open doors to full-time fire service careers.
Flexibility: Unlike a full-time position, you can serve while maintaining your primary job or studies.

The Challenges

Unpredictable Calls: Emergencies can happen at any hour, day or night.
Physically & Mentally Demanding: Firefighting requires strength, resilience, and the ability to handle stressful situations.
Time Commitment: Training, drills, and responses require dedication beyond your normal routine.
Personal Sacrifice: Calls may interrupt family time, work, or sleep.

Who We’re Looking For:

Community-minded individuals from Murphys, Douglas Flat, Vallecito, and nearby areas who want to make a difference
Firefighter Academy Completion Preferred
Valid E.M.T. and Professional Rescuer CPR and AED Preferred
Men and women at least 18 years old with a valid California driver’s license
People willing to learn, train, and commit to serving
Team players with strong character and reliability

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take on the challenge and the reward of being a Paid-For-Call Firefighter with Murphys Fire Protection District, we’d love to hear from you.

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Apply Here!

Join us in protecting Murphys, Douglas Flat, and Vallecito. It won’t always be easy, but it will always be worth it.