Could you help your neighbors in need?

MERRAG! (pronounced Mirage) is a network of trained volunteers who work and live in the Montecito area. Members are prepared to respond to a community disaster during the critical first 72 hours following an event. Since 1987, the mutual “self-help” organization has been serving Montecito’s 13,000 residents with the guidance and support of the Montecito Fire, Water and Sanitary Districts.

Find out more about MERRAG and how you can help yourself help MERRAG.

Montecito Fire Employment Opportunities

The Montecito Fire Protection District typically hires firefighters through the Joint Agency Recruitment process. The Joint Agency Recruitment test occurred in July, 2006 for the 2006-2008 years.

Common Firefighter Requirements and Recruitment Planning

Requirements commonly necessary to be eligible to test for firefighter include (but may vary with department):

High School Diploma or Equivalent
California Class "C" Drivers License
California State Firefighter One Certificate or Academy
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Additional training/experience which may benefit in your recruitment process:

Additional fire training classes.
Rescue Systems One.
Paramedic training.
Time with other agencies, whether volunteer or paid/paid call.