Fire Equipment Technician I

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
San Bernardino, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 31, 2026
  • Salary: $35,318.40 - $49,940.80 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Fire and EMS
  • Job Description

    The Job

    THIS IS A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT POSITION ONLY
    Excellent Benefits - Vacation - Medical - Retirement - More!!


    The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for Fire Equipment Technician I positions to perform entry-level warehouse, delivery, and logistical support duties in a computerized environment. Incumbents are responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, accounting for supplies, and requisitioning, issuing, and delivering equipment and materials.

    Duties include assisting Firefighters with PPE and uniform selection; performing minor equipment repairs; station order fulfillment; and supporting general Service Center operations. Positions are also responsible for picking up, transporting, and delivering supplies, equipment, and mail between the main office and warehouse in San Bernardino and fire stations throughout assigned divisions, including remote locations such as Needles, Parker, Trona, Ontario, and all locations in between.

    Work requires frequent lifting and loading of heavy equipment into and out of box trucks and large pickup trucks. Incumbents operate computers, phones, and office equipment to determine supply needs, process requisitions, collect requested items from the warehouse, and ensure accurate delivery and documentation. Fire Equipment Technicians may be required to work on-call to provide logistical support to fire incidents as needed in support of District operations.

    For more detailed information, refer to the Fire Equipment Technician I job description.

    EXCELLENT BENEFITS

    T o review job-specific, benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits
    Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

    The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

    Background: Must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.
    Travel/License: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. May be required to obtain a CA Class B driver license, depending on assignment. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Mileage reimbursement may be available.
    Certification: Must obtain a valid California Incident Command Certification System Qualification Card (CICCS Red Card) verifying completion of S-130, S-190, and I-200 training courses (provided by the department) within 12 months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
    Physical: Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.; frequent sitting, walking, standing, and bending.
    Work Hours: Will be required to work on-call as needed in order to provide assistance to incidents and other events after hours and weekends.

    Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

    Minimum Requirements

    Experience: Three (3) months of full-time equivalent experience in a warehouse environment, including receiving, storing, issuing, stocking, and inventorying supplies and materials in a computerized supply system (such as a large warehouse or large retail warehouse). Experience must include order processing using computer programs and performing courier duties involving delivery and/or pickup services for multiple daily route locations, including determining delivery schedules and efficient route sequences.
    --AND--
    License: Current possession of a CA Class C driver license.

    Desired Qualifications

    The ideal candidate will posseess prior experience with inventory or procurement/purchasing systems. SAP experience is also desirable.

    Selection Process

    Examination: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Candidates who demonstrate exceptional qualifications will be referred to the appointing authority for a selection interview.

    Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

    To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

    If you require technical assistance , please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

    All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

    ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

    Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

    For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

    General Fire Support

    San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

    Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

    Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

    *Retirement benefits subject to change.

    Closing Date/Time: 2/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • San Bernardino County
    • San Bernardino County

    San Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.

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