Fire Communications Officer
San Bernardino County Fire Department
Marketing & Communications
San Bernardino, CA, USA
Posted on May 2, 2026
The Job
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The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for a Fire Communications Officer who plans, organizes, and directs the activities and operations of the Fire District’s Communications Department. This position develops and implements comprehensive communication programs to inform and educate the public about the Fire District’s goals, policies, programs, and services. The incumbent also manages emergency communications during crises or unforeseen events, including researching, writing, editing, and delivering timely information, and coordinates public information efforts in the event of a local disaster.
EXCELLENT BENEFITSTo review job-specific Benefits refer to:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: A successful background check is required prior to assignment.Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.Work Schedule: Responds promptly and may be required to work evening and weekends to support Fire District during emergencies, critical incidents, or time-sensitive matters. Incidents may occur under extreme environmental conditions (e.g., high heat, strong winds, sun, rain, or snow).Sponsorship: 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
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EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public information, communications, media/public relations, or marketing. Experience must include writing and distributing news releases and/or feature articles for various communication media, as well as providing information to the public while serving in the capacity of an organization’s public relations spokesperson.
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SUPERVISORY/CICCS EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of supervising work experience over a media team.
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Three (3) years of experience assigned as a permanent member on an Incident Management Team as a qualified Public Information Officer (PIO1 or PIO2) under the California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS).--AND--
EDUCATION:
A completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in television or film production, multimedia or educational media, mass communication, English, journalism, public or business administration, public relations, marketing, leadership, or a closely related field.
Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces. Desired Qualifications
- The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive knowledge of social media platforms, digital communications, and emerging media trends. They will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience serving as a public information officer or spokesperson, particularly within an emergency services or public safety environment, is highly desirable. Experience managing media inquiries, representing an organization in high-profile or crisis situations, and effectively conveying accurate and timely information to the public is highly desirable.
Selection Process
- Examination Process: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the 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 your application and consider having your profile created and or updated before applying for the position. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. 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.If you require technical assistance, please follow this link to 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) (Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
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