H-2 Firefighter

The H-2 Firefighter position works on the fire suppression side of the San Francisco Fire Department. H-2 Firefighters work 24-hour shifts in the firehouse and respond to various building, environmental and medical emergencies anytime during those 24 hours.

The minimum qualifications for the H-2 Firefighter position are:

  • 20 years of age at time of hire
  • High school diploma/GED
  • California driver’s license
  • California EMT Certification
  • Completion of FCTC
  • Current CPAT card within one year
  • No felony convictions
  • Ability to work legally in the United States

The salary range for the H-2 position is between $90,792 - 140,062.

For the current classification information, please visit the DHR job classification for H-2 Firefighter.


Please review the H2 application process for more information and if you're ready to apply, click the button below to start an application. 

For questions about H2 firefighter recruitment, please contact us at FireRecruitment@sfgov.org.