Salary: $164,715.20 - $234,520.00 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-49103-01
Department: Fire District
Opening Date: 10/10/2026
Closing Date: 10/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
The Job**This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County Fire Protection District employees who have completed probation and have attained regular status.**Fire District is recruiting for
Division Chief. Fire Division Chiefs report to a Deputy Fire Chief or an Assistant Fire Chief and are responsible for administrative and managerial
oversight for one of the department's functional divisions, such as: Administration, Training and Safety, Emergency Medical Services, Wildland and Aviation, Emergency Management, or Volunteer Forces. Fire Division Chiefs serve as the County-Wide Duty Chief and may also provide Battalion coverage while Battalion Chiefs take leave or are on fire assignments.
EXCELLENT BENEFITSTo review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits and the
Special Districts & Fire District Compensation Plan.The County also offers an alternative
Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
Desired QualificationsEXPERIENCEThis position requires progressively responsible management fire command experience, preferably in a mid to large size all risk fire protection agency, with a
minimum of one year as a Fire Battalion Chief or higher, at time of appointment*. (*Applications will be accepted from candidates who have less than the required experience, but who will attain such experience prior to appointment.)
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION- An Associate's degree or equivalent coursework (sixty (60) semester (90 quarter)) units in fire science, public/business administration, or related field is required, while a Bachelor's degree is desired.
- State Fire Officer, Chief Fire Officer, or Executive Chief Fire Officer Certification issued by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal, or equivalent national certification is required.
- California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) qualifications are desired.
Selection ProcessThis is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
Application ProcedureInterested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting:
• Compelling cover letter
• Comprehensive resume
• Three (3) professional references
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established and a reference release form is completed.
Questions regarding this position or status should be addressed to:
Araceli Zaragoza at
Exempt Unit-Group C 
