Fire Engineer; Internal - Eligibility

San Marino Fire Department Fire Engineer Position

Applications are now being accepted to create an eligibility list for the San Marino Fire Department Fire Engineer position for future vacancies. Government Jobs Filing at 11:59 pm. Phase 1:
Multiple-Choice Test:
August 25, 2026. Assessment Center:
August 26, 2026. Phase 2:
Pre-Trip Inspection, Parts Identification and Trouble Shooting. Phase 3:
City Driving /Map. Phase 4:
Pumping Operations. Phase 5:
Fire Chief Oral Interview:
Date TBD.

The City of San Marino is currently seeking dynamic leaders who are passionate about serving their community and dedicated to upholding the highest standards of excellence in fire service. As a Fire Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our mission to protect lives and property, while also serving as a role model for your fellow firefighters. The ideal candidate must lead by example, take initiative, possess a strong work ethic, exhibit exceptional decision-making skills, and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.

A Fire Engineer is responsible to drive fire engines and other automotive equipment in response to fire and emergency calls; operate fire pumps and other apparatus; assist in the suppression of fires; inspect and maintain equipment; and participate in fire prevention inspections.

The Fire Engineer is a non-exempt position that is under the direction of the Fire Captain. The probationary period for this position is twelve (12) months following appointment and incumbents shall be entirely tobacco free while on duty.

The duties, skills, and demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills, and demands.

• Respond to fire and other emergency alarms by driving assigned Fire Department apparatus or other automotive equipment to required locations.
• Assist in the suppression of fires and in the protection of life and property; operate resuscitators and administer first aid, CPR, and/or paramedic services.
• Assume primary responsibility for the inspection, servicing, and maintenance of assigned fire equipment and apparatus including apparatus testing, hose testing, and hydrant testing, for cleanliness of vehicles, apparatus, equipment, and station areas.
• Inspect commercial and residential structures as part of the fire department responsibility to ensure compliance with federal, state and local fire prevention laws and regulations.
• Perform basic firefighting duty including laddering, forcible entry, rescue, first aid, ventilation, exposure protection and salvage work.
• Assist in supervision of all activities of a fire company including all necessary items to restore the vehicle or apparatus to a response-ready condition after emergency alarms.
• Participate in department training, train or assist in training firefighters, probationary firefighters, and/or temporary firefighters, cadets, etc.
• Perform fire prevention, business license inspection, investigation activities and issue notices of violation as required; perform and prepare fire demonstrations for public education specialized training.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports; maintain current knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances and regulations that are directly related to the department.
• Maintain current knowledge of Fire Department Rules and Regulations, Operations Manual, Policies, Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of the geography of the city including all streets, roads and landmarks.
• Perform routine maintenance of department apparatus.
• Conduct regular inspections of apparatus in compliance with department policy, practices and in compliance with the manufacturers recommendations
• May be subject to recall when off duty.

Knowledge of

• Elementary physics, chemistry, and mechanics; firefighting techniques; fire department pumping apparatus; fire stream practices; water supplies and location of major storm drains.
• Principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression, design, use, and maintenance of fire equipment and apparatus.
• Departmental rules and regulations, operations manual, policies and standard operating procedures; federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing fire prevention and safety.
• Modern fire prevention and suppression methods; location of target hazards; the geography of the City and the location of water mains and fire hydrants.
• First aid, CPR and the operation of inhalators and resuscitators.
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and basic mathematics.
• Familiarity with standard office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software.

Skills/Abilities

• Maintain effective working relationships with team members and the public; deal effectively and…