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The Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) is an organization comprised of over 621 permanent employees protecting an area that spans over 8,000 square miles.
We provide fire protection services for over 500,000 citizens living in the unincorporated areas of Kern County and the cities of Arvin, Delano, Maricopa, McFarland, Ridgecrest, Shafter, Taft, Tehachapi, and Wasco. Over 521 uniformed firefighters are stationed in 48 stations throughout Kern County.
Added to this, the Kern County Fire Department has 14 Mutual Aid Agreements with neighboring fire suppression organizations to further strengthen the emergency services available to our customers.
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Closing Date 4/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Position Information Examination: Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal...