Firefighter Interns

The Rio Vista Fire Department uses Firefighter Interns to augment the on-duty staff and are an essential member of the emergency response team.  The department provides continual training in both fire and EMS and provides uniforms and all necessary personal protective equipment, (PPE). The Department is currently authorized to have a maximum of 2 Firefighter Interns per shift. We are accepting applications for these positions and hold interviews quarterly.  If all of the positions are filled we will establish a waiting list for those who have passed the initial interview process.  All Firefighter Interns have a 1 year probation period and are required to complete the probationary training manual during that time.  

Firefighter Intern Requirement

To be considered for a Firefighter Intern position you must have completed a Firefighter 1 Academy, or be a Firefighter 1,  possess an EMT-D certificate, be 18 years of age, possess a California Class C Driver License, pass a life scan and physical exam.  Intern will be assigned to a shift and are required to work twenty-four-hour shifts.  There are no residency requirements to become a Firefighter Intern. If you have an interest in applying for this position you can obtain an application from the forms and downloads section on the city homepage or pick up an application at City Hall located at One Main Street in Rio Vista.
 

After receiving your application you will be notified of the next interview process. The department has a "Ride Along" program and encourages anyone who wants to know about the Firefighter Intern to call and make an appointment to take advantage of it.