This is a closed promotional opportunity open to regular, non-probationary
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFD) suppression employees only.

Engineers are responsible for driving, operating, and maintaining firefighting apparatus and equipment in compliance with County Fire Operations Directives, along with Local, State and Federal policies, rules and regulations. Engineer duties include ensuring that all apparatus they are assigned to are in safe operating condition; responding to fire alarms and emergency calls; maintaining the fire station and grounds; and participating in fire prevention activities and suppression training programs. Engineers may be required to periodically perform the duties of a Captain, and perform related duties as required.

Bi-annual merit step increases of 2.5% up to top step contingent upon satisfactory work performance.
Paramedic Stipend: $710/month

Effective January 9, 2027, Firefighter Paramedics (salary range FFP) and Engineer Paramedics (salary range ENGP) shall have the $710.00 paramedic pay stipend converted into an hourly equivalent of $2.93 per hour and rolled into the first step of the salary range. Each subsequent step on the FFP and ENGE salary ranges after the first step shall be calculated based on 2.5% of the previous step.

For more information, refer to the Engineer job description.

Note: Salary listed on this job announcement is based on a 56-hour workweek per the current San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Review job-specific Benefits by following the links below:

Firefighters Unit MOU (Download PDF reader)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform during high stress situations. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range, without correction. Must possess the strength and stamina sufficient to lift and carry equipment and individuals up to 200 pounds and be able to wear self-contained breathing apparatus, and do so with mobility and flexibility without jeopardizing the safety of self or other members. Vision must be correctable to 20/20. May be required to pass a color perception test. Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions. Employees hired after January 29, 2002 must abide by the non-smoking provision of the San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters Memorandum of Understanding.

Probationary Period: A promoted employee shall be required to serve a new probationary period of twenty-six (26) pay periods prior to attaining regular status. Advancement to the next appropriate step shall be contingent upon the completion of twenty-six (26) pay period hours of satisfactory work performance on the current step and must include a Work Performance Evaluation with an overall evaluation of "Meets Job Standards" and successful completion of Engineer's Taskbook.

Specialty Certifications: Engineers may be required to obtain and maintain certification in one of the following specialties based on department needs: Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF), Urban Search and Rescue, or Hazardous Materials Technician.

All Engineers are required to maintain a valid CA and ICEMA Paramedic license or a CA EMT and ICEMA Certification. In addition, Paramedics must maintain a current CPR and ACLS certificate, and EMT's must maintain a current CPR certificate. All Engineers are required to possess and maintain a valid CA driver's license along with a current DL546 Health Questionnaire. Note: Out of state residence driver licenses will be reviewed to ensure that they meet the minimum CA standards with a Firefighter Endorsement.

Examination Procedure:

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