Become a Volunteer Reserve Firefighter!

The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable traits: communicates and listens effectively, customer-focused, values and respects colleagues and superiors, teamwork and collaboration, demonstrates ethical behavior, and supportive of change.  

Individuals interested in the Volunteer Reserve Firefighter position must currently meet all specified requirements by the time of application. If you will be unable to meet the requirements by the application deadline, you should NOT complete the application at this time. Instead, you are encouraged to continue working toward fulfilling the requirements. When you are ready to join the program, please submit an application.

ALL County Fire notifications will be sent via EMAIL. You will need to monitor the email account you provide on the application on a regular basis for any communication related to the status of your inquiry. It is your responsibility to ensure the email address provided is accurate and allows emails from @sdcounty.ca.gov. 

Applications will be accepted during the designated application cycles. Please be aware of the associated Orientation dates for each Application Submission.

2024 Application Cycles

**Application cycle dates are subject to change