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Current Examinations in the State of California

Open Examinations

Applications are now being accepted for the following open examinations. Any applicant who meets the minimum qualifications may apply for these examinations, whether or not he/she is currently employed by the State of California. Click on the examination title to view the examination bulletin.

Fire Captain
Departmental Open and Promotional
Continuous Filing
Fire Captain Examination Information Letter


Departmental Promotional Examinations

Applications are now being accepted for the following departmental promotional examinations. Applicants must have a permanent civil service appointment with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Applicants not meeting promotional requirements will not be admitted to the examination.

Supervising Land Surveyor
Departmental Promotional
Spot: Sacramento County
Final Filing Date: March 2, 2012

Assistant Chief
Departmental Promotional
Final Filing Date: February 21, 2012

Fire Captain (Paramedic)
Departmental Promotional
Continuous Filing

Fire Captain
Departmental Open and Promotional
Continuous Filing
Fire Captain Examination Information Letter


Career Executive Assignment (CEA) Examination(s)

Applications are now being accepted for the following CEA examinations. Applicants must have permanent California state civil service status and satisfy the minimum qualifications.

Chief of Program Accountability, CEA 1
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Final Filing Date: May 4, 2012


Staff Services Analyst (SSA) (General) Transfer Examination

Open to employees of CAL FIRE or the Resources Agency who meet the requirements to laterally transfer to the SSA classification.

Staff Services Analyst (General)
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection/Natural Resources Agency
Final Filing Date: February 28, 2012

Staff Services Analyst (General) Transfer Request Form
Staff Services Analyst (General) - Letter and Frequently Asked Questions
Staff Services Analyst (General) - Study Guide

Seasonal Firefighter Hiring

FFII/ FAE Hotline

For information regarding the Fire Fighter II (FFII), Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE), and Paramedic Examinations, please call the FFII/FAE Hotline at (916) 445-7842.

Glossary of Terms
Terminology used in the civil service examination process.

CAL FIRE Facilities Directory
Contact your nearest CAL FIRE unit's personnel office for more information; or contact the CAL FIRE Sacramento Human Resources Office at (916) 445-7824.