The Fire Captain may work a 48/96 or 40-hour schedule, depending on roles and responsibilities.
They are responsible for training, supervising, assigning, reviewing, and participating in the work of
a fire company; providing fire services, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response,
and emergency rescue services; and performing related work as required. The Fire Captain
exercises direct supervision over assigned personnel and all members of the District below their
rank and receives direction from a Battalion Chief or higher-level management staff.

Gold Ridge Fire Protection District is a combination fire district with 12 stations, utilizing 63 full-time
staff and volunteer firefighters, and serving nearly 30,000 residents within a response area of
approximately 300 square miles in Southern and Western Sonoma County, including the City of
Sebastopol and Monte Rio, California. The area served is primarily residential, with widespread
agricultural uses interspersed with light commercial properties. Gold Ridge Fire Protection District
hosts a robust Explorer Scout Program, a Firefighter Intern Program, and nearly 200 volunteer
firefighters and support personnel.

EXPERIENCE:
Four years of full-time experience with an all-risk California fire department, assigned to a position
whose primary responsibility is controlling and extinguishing fires as a first responder in
emergencies, at the rank of Engineer or above.

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SELECTION PROCESS:
Candidates with accurately completed applications and who meet the minimum qualifications will
be invited to participate in an assessment center.

Completed applications (attachment) are due no later than 2300 hours on DECEMBER 28, 2025,
and must be mailed or delivered to:

Gold Ridge Fire Protection District
Fire Captain Recruitment
4500 Hessel Road
Sebastopol, CA 95472

NOTE: Resumes may be attached but shall not substitute for a completed application.

All questions should be addressed to:
Recruiting@goldridgefire.org

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