- Working title
- Fire Prevention Specialist II
- Monthly salary
- $4,747.00 - $6,216.00 per Month
- Exam #
- 4836
- Deadline
- 02/13/2026
- External Link
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00101069 - FIRE PREVENTION SPECIALIST II
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This is the journey level of the series. Under direction, incumbents serve as the Public Information Officer in the Fire Protection Planning Program or Fire Prevention Program (education/law enforcement/public information).
In the Fire Protection Planning Program, incumbents must have a thorough knowledge of Title 19 and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulation and will independently review applications and set fire protection conditions on subdivisions, parcel maps, conditional use cases, public use cases, public facility cases, plot plan approvals, variance cases, and on any development or problem raised by a county planning department, planning commission, or board of supervisors; review building plans for all commercial, industrial, multi-family, and public facilities as they are submitted to a county building department; review plans and inspect complex engineered or pre-engineered suppression systems, fire alarms, and sprinkler systems, and provide fire protection recommendations or requirements; coordinate special operations (e.g., Red Flag Patrols); coordinate with cooperating agencies; maintain tools and equipment; provide basic first aid; and monitor assigned budgets.
Incumbents in a public information/law enforcement/education assignment will serve as an assistant manager in fire prevention education; issue citations; perform preliminary fire investigations; provide support to law enforcement operations; provide support during emergency incidents; enforce forest and fire laws; conduct fire hazard inspections; coordinate team teaching materials; coordinate training for unit personnel and volunteers; design, construct, and display fire prevention materials; oversee fire safety patrols; act as Assistant Information Officer; prepare news releases, present speeches to the public and community groups; recruit volunteers; conduct VIP meetings; maintain VIP records; prepare correspondence and reports; and coordinate research projects.
SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Willingness to work unusual hours and on weekends and holidays; be flexible regarding job assignments; remain on duty as necessary or as emergency circumstances require; interact and conduct interviews with the media; maintain a professional image on and off duty; go out to fires and base camps; work in potentially hazardous and stressful settings; work within close proximity of inmates, wards, and peace officers; work in remote areas; travel statewide and out of state upon short notice for extended periods of time; and recruit, retain, and motivate volunteers.
All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.
00101069 - FIRE PREVENTION SPECIALIST IIPossession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Applicants who do not possess the license will be admitted to the examination but must secure the license prior to appointment.
Either I
One year of full-time experience performing the duties of a Fire Prevention Specialist I with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Or II
Two years of increasingly responsible experience administering or coordinating a fire prevention program or conducting fire safety and code inspections of public/commercial buildings. (Experience in the California state service applied toward the experience/education requirement must be at a level of responsibility equivalent to a Fire Prevention Specialist I.) AND
Education: Equivalent to fifteen college semester units preferably in Journalism, Communications, Liberal Arts, English, Fire Science, Administration of Justice, or Fire Protection Engineering from a recognized institution of postsecondary education. (One additional year of qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education.)
Final Filing Date: 2/13/2026.
Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received or postmarked by the filing date indicated above. Applications postmarked, personally delivered or received via interoffice mail after the filing date will not be accepted.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
If using the United States Postal Service (USPS) for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be postmarked and arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark and arrives after the final filing date, your application may not be accepted into the examination. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof the application was sent prior to the final filing date.
Who Should Apply
The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.
Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):
- FIRE PREVENTION SPECIALIST II - Open
All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements by the final filing date of February 13, 2026, unless otherwise noted.
- Once you have participated in this examination, you may not test again for six (6) months.
- Applicants who have not passed probation in this classification are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.
Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
You may apply by mail to:
- Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Examination Unit
710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678).
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
- Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Examination Unit
710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678). All applicants must provide proof of identification. Accepted forms of identification are: 1) a photo identification card or 2) two forms of signed identification.
Please note the following:
1). A State Application (STD 678) is REQUIRED and must be submitted.
2). A Training and Experience (T&E) Narrative document is also REQUIRED and must be submitted.
3). A copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or diploma showing proof of coursework/completion/graduation is required ONLY IF you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications (Pattern II).
4). All applicants must include "from" and "to" employment dates (month/day/year), time base, and applicable civil service class titles on their STD 678. Applications received without this information may be rejected.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Special Testing Arrangements
If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.
If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.
Application Link
Fire Prevention Specialist IIQuestions regarding this examination should be directed to:
CAL FIRE Examination Unit710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: (916) 894-9580
CALFIREexams@fire.ca.gov
CAL FIRE Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: (916) 767-8359
ReasonableAccommodations@fire.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.