Benefits of being a firefighter or firefighter/PM with the Vacaville Fire Department

  • Annual physicals
  • Bilingual pay - 2.5% of base pay
  • Dual role ambulance
  • Education incentives
    • Associate degree: 2.5% of base pay
    • Bachelor degree: 5% of base pay
  • Senior Firefighter Program
    • Level I - 2.5 % of base pay after successful completion of probation
    • Level II - 6% of base pay after six years paid experience (at least five with Vacaville)
    • Level III - 11% of base pay afte 10 years paid experience (at least nine with Vacaville)
  • Sick leave - up to nine 24-hour shifts per year
  • Specialty team incentives: 5% of base pay
  • Tuition reimbursement - up to $2,000 per year
  • Uniform allowance - $1,800 per year