Position Summary: The West Plainfield Fire Department is recruiting for Reserve Firefighters. The ideal candidate should be a confident, resilient, flexible, dedicated team member, and be able to think quickly under pressure and communicate effectively. This position has a required commitment of 48 duty hours each month. A shift is 12 duty hours and each shift starts at either 0700 hours or at 1900 hours. The Reserve Firefighter shall work only daytime shifts until the Reserve has satisfactorily completed the manipulative portion of the Reserve Firefighter Task Book.

Benefits / Reimbursement

• Reimbursement for expenses - $70.00 per shift (NOTE: this classification is not eligible for reimbursement for EMT or fire academy classes or certifications or recertifications).
• Sick leave as required by law
• Non PERS

Minimum Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following or show documentation of equivalency:

• Be at least 18 years of age by the closing date of the recruitment period.
• Be in possession of a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Have good vision in both eyes, with the ability to distinguish Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) color codes for hazardous materials (e.g., blue, red, yellow, white), and have no depth or peripheral vision impairment.
• Must be able to pass a physical performed by a physician, including drug testing and lung function testing.
• Have and maintain FA/CPR/AED certification.
• Have and maintain a valid Class C California Drivers’ License.
• Have and maintain automobile insurance as required by California law.
• Be a U.S. citizen or have proof of a legal right to work in the U.S.
• Must pass background check.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Emergency Medical Technician – Basic certification valid in California.
• Fire Academy course completion or higher.

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Firefighter and live within the District's boundaries, please submit an Interest Card. We are always looking for new volunteers and welcome the opportunity to train and expose new people to the fire service.

If you would like to volunteer, but aren't interested in being a firefighter, there are plenty of other ways you can help. Contact us for more information on how you can assist in helping us provide the best service to our community!

The West Plainfield Fire Department is recruiting for on-call driver/operators. The ideal candidate should be a confident, resilient, flexible, strong team member, able to think quickly under pressure, to communicate effectively and possess the discipline and maturity to work unsupervised for prolonged periods, including on scene.

Salary and Hours – On-Call Operator: $20.00 per hour. The Department operates on a 48/96 schedule. Sick, vacation, or upstaffing (red flag fire days or special events) coverage over weekends and during holidays can be expected. Requests for coverage could be preplanned or for immediate need. Additionally, requests for cover could be for periods of less than 48 hours. No guaranteed number of hours.