Local News
- 17 displaced, eight apartments affected by Midland apartment fire
- No injuries reported after structure fire in Longview
- Fire destroys house in Springfield
- Car crashes into Portland Fire Marshal’s Office; investigation underway by PFB and police
- Dalhart opens new Emergency Response Center for first responders
National News
- Firefighters battle 2-alarm blaze at downtown Seattle Cheesecake Factory
- House fire in Cheney spreads to sorority house next door
- Lawmakers considering a bill to bolster public safety infrastructure statewide
- One critically hurt in Troutdale house fire
- E-bike safety concerns police and fire departments in Boulder City
Jobs: City of Vallejo – Equipment Mechanic
JobsThe City of Vallejo’s Fleet Division is seeking one Equipment Mechanic II to help with minor and major mechanical repairs to gasoline and diesel powered automotive, heavy and light construction, and other power driven equipment as a collaborative member of the City’s Public Works Department.
The ideal candidate for Equipment Mechanic II will possess at least three years of experience performing minor and major equipment repairs to both diesel and gas powered equipment, specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas and diesel powered equipment.
While not required, experience repairing public safety vehicles (i.e., Fire/Police vehicles) is highly desirable.
Please see all the details in the attached document: City of Vallejo – Equipment Mechanic
Contact Information:
Employer
City of Vallejo
Address
555 Santa Clara Street (1st Floor)
P.O. Box 3068
Vallejo, California, 94590
Phone
707-648-4363
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/vallejo
Training: 2025 CFMA Spring Academy – Registration is Open
Academy, Trainings2025 CFMA Spring Academy – Registration is Open
The 2025 CFMA Spring Academy will again bring Emergency Vehicle Technicians first class training with many opportunities for hands-on learning. This is your opportunity to network with other professionals and learn the
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Jobs: Contra Costa County Fire Protection District – Fire Emergency Vehicle Technician II
JobsFire Emergency Vehicle Technician II
Salary
$115,278.72 – $127,094.76 Annually
Department
Fire District – Contra Costa
The Position
Upcoming negotiated salary increases:
5% on July 1, 2024
5% on July 1, 2025
Bargaining Unit: Local 856 – General Services & Maintenance Unit
Why join Contra Costa County?
Ranking among the larger California fire agencies, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is a well-equipped, full-service fire agency. The District is an “all-hazards” organization providing fire suppression, First Responder Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services as well as 911 emergency ambulance transport services for over two-thirds of the county, technical rescue, marine firefighting, water rescue, Type II Hazardous Materials Response team, heavy fire equipment program, fire prevention, and fire investigation services to nine cities and county unincorporated areas.
The Fire District Apparatus Shop provides routine preventative maintenance and emergency repairs for our Fire Apparatus. The Apparatus Shop is staffed by an Apparatus Manager, six (6) Fire Equipment Mechanics, a Fire Service Coordinator, and a Driver Clerk. The Fire District has almost 150 pieces of Fire Apparatus which includes Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4. Type 6 engines as well as Tillers, Hazmats, UTV’s, Quints, Water Tenders and Rescue vehicles. The Fire Mechanics are ASE certified as Truck Mechanics and CFMA certified to work on Fire Apparatus.
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