Thank you for your interest in becoming a City of Merced Firefighter!

The City of Merced Fire Department (MFD) is an advanced, diverse, and progressive fire department located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. We strive to maintain Merced's heritage of excellence by recruiting candidates who reflect the rich makeup of our diverse population.

Firefighting is only the beginning. City of Merced firefighters serve the community in many ways including fighting fires, providing emergency medical services, responding to hazardous materials spills, performing on specialty response teams, providing education to the public, investigating fires and enforcing code. Professional firefighters work as a team to protect life and property during all types of emergencies. You must be in excellent physical condition to meet the demands of the job. Firefighters work quickly, while handling heavy equipment for long periods of time and wearing special protective gear in hot and hazardous environments. If you have a strong desire to help others and be a part of a growing and diverse professional organization, then begin your professional firefighting and emergency medical services career with the Merced Fire Department.

The Merced Fire Department is no longer accepting firefighter recruit applications. The last firefighter recruitment application process closed on December 4, 2023, but please take a moment to look at other great employment opportunities at the City of Merced.