SFFD Recruitment - Eligible Candidates
Anticipated Timeline for H2/H3 Academy
*All dates subject to change.
H2 Firefighter Timeline
Applicants who apply by the November 6, 2026, deadline will be considered for both Class 139 and Class 140. Please note that there is only one interview cycle for both classes.
November 2026
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November 6: Application Closing Date
- November 10: Interview Prep Session (Registration details for the virtual meeting to follow)
- November 13: Interview Prep Session (Registration details for the virtual meeting to follow)
- November 23: Invitations sent for Preliminary Panel Interviews
- November 27: Deadline to respond to interview invitation (by 5:00 PM)
- November 30: Preliminary Panel Interviews begin
December 2026
- December 1 - 4: Preliminary Panel Interviews continue
- December 14: Invitation to complete candidate profile questionnaire and secondary criteria on Fire Portal
January 2027
- January 4 - 15: Command Staff Interviews
- January 23: Boot Camp
- January 29: Provisional Offers
February 2027
- February 1: Background Workshop
- February 4: Document Submission Deadline
- February 8 - 19: ISB Intake Interviews
March 2027
- March 12: Conditional Offers
May 2027
- May 7: Medical Screenings Deadline
- May 14: Final Offers
- May 29: Orientation
June 2027
- June 7: Class 139 begins for selected candidates
July 2027
- July 30: Deadline to update candidate profile on Fire Portal
August 2027
Tentative August 17-28: Command Staff Interviews
September 2027
Tentative Weekend of September 12 or 13: Boot Camp
October 2027
- October 22: Class 139 Graduation
December 2027
Tentative December 7: Class 140 begins for selected candidates
Important Reminders About Your H2 Eligibility
- If selected for a Chief's Command Staff interview, you must present a valid CPAT that will remain current until 3 months prior to the academy start date.
- You must maintain both a valid EMT certification and driver's license with FCTC throughout the entire process.
- Keep your Fire Recruitment profile and DHR SmartRecruiters profile updated with current EMT and CPAT credentials.
H3 EMT/Paramedic Timeline
May
Delayed L1#30 Chief's Command Staff Interviews
Tentative L2#16 Chief's Command Staff Interviews
Note: After Chief's Command Staff interviews, candidates may be selected to proceed through the hiring process to undergo a background investigation and a medical examination.
September
Delayed L1#30 Orientation
Tentative L2#16 Orientation
Delayed L1#30 EMT Recruit Academy starts
Tentative L2#16 Paramedic Recruit Academy starts
Important Reminders About Your H3 Eligibility
- You must maintain all applicable certificates and licenses, e.g. CA Driver's License, CA EMT certificate or CA Paramedic license, BLS CPR, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, etc., throughout the entire process.
- Ensure your EMS Recruitment portal profile and DHR SmartRecruiters profile are updated with current and valid information and applicable certificates and licenses.