Vacaville Fire recruitment flyer, 2025
Candidates usually have to first go to a community college or fire academy to complete the training and get the certificate before applying. That step is now eliminated in the effort to recruit more candidates.
"We've raised the bar in this department over the last few years. We are actually able to give them that same certificate they'd get somewhere else, and give them that here," Captain Matt Moreno said.
Early next year, VFD will host its first-ever fire training academy.
It's possible because of the department's dedication to building a "training culture" where there is always something to learn. In addition, they built a training facility on site at Station 73, where practice makes perfect all year long."We've got windows here that we can breach and practice entering structures," said Moreno, showing CBS13 the training facility. "We're so much more prepared now."
"A couple of years ago, this was a gravel lot. We had to make up our training through parking lots and imagine we were doing certain things," said Moreno. "We are now able to see the difference. We are a stronger team, we are a more dedicated department and we are a safer community."
The new model is a recruitment win as first responder careers see a decline in interest.
This career calling is about more than just clocking in. It's keeping your community safe.
Applicants still need a paramedic license and can learn more about the position on the city's website.
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