The Fire Fighter I (FFI) Hiring advertisement has been posted on CalHR with a Final Filing Date of 11/30/26. - The FFI advertisement can be found at https://jobs.ca.gov/ by searching for Job Control #533177 or by clicking the following link: Job Search Results | CalCareers Don’t miss out on this easy opportunity to get experience and your foot in the door.

Sorry for being out of breath, guys! Had to film this one and get it done. I cut out all the dead space to save you guys some time. I know some of you have your physical agility tests coming up in the next couple weeks, so here’s a little shuttle prep workout to give a go! 3 ROUNDS | 25 FT SHUTTLES 🔥 Round 1: 10 shuttles, down to a push-up at each end, 10 seconds rest between reps. Rest 1 minute after the round. 🔥 Round 2: 10 shuttles, same movements, 5 seconds rest between reps. Rest 1 minute. 🔥 Round 3: 10 shuttles, NO REST! Push at 90–95% effort. KEY FOCUS POINTS: - Get your foot on the line and explode out. - Drive through the ground with every change of direction. - Coordinate your arm swing with your lower body. - Maintain proper body positioning and forward focus. - Don’t let fatigue break your posture or cause you to stand upright. That creates more braking and wasted energy. The goal is to be explosive, efficient, and controlled even when you’re smoked. When it’s time to go, you don’t have time to think. You just have to MOVE. Also, let me know how you guys do! From what I’ve heard, the physical agility test is pass or fail, but your written test score is what determines your ranking band. Here’s what I’m hearing so far: - 90% or higher: Likely Band 1 or 2 (A or B) - 80–89%: Likely Band 3 or 4 (C or D) Keep in mind, this is just what I’ve heard and hasn’t been officially confirmed. Your actual placement will depend on the department’s scoring and ranking process. And if you guys move on to the next phase, reach out to me! I have a family connection within the department through my cousin, and I’d be happy to reach out and see if we can coordinate a ride-along or station visit. Great opportunity to get familiar with the department, meet some of the crews, ask questions, and better prepare yourself for what’s ahead. Let me know how you guys do, keep putting in the work, and OWN YOUR SHIFT! 🔥💪

I’ve had a few of you ask me lately, “Should I wait until I finish school?” or “Should I wait until I finish the academy before I start applying?” My answer is NO. APPLY. Apply whenever you meet the minimum qualifications because you never know what opportunity might come your way. Your goal right now should be to get yourself inside a firehouse and around the fire service as much as possible. We can talk all day about station life, expectations, routines, cooking, cleaning, training, checking equipment, running calls and learning how to carry yourself around a crew. But actually living it and experiencing it yourself is a completely different ball game. That experience starts building structure, discipline and confidence. You start learning how a firehouse operates and, more importantly, how YOU fit into that environment. And yes… that young guy in the picture is me 😂 Right out of my fire academy in 2004, I became an Ambulance Operator with Huntington Beach. I also spent time with Compton and La Habra as an Ambulance Operator / Fire Intern, and even worked for CARE Ambulance for a short stint. I wasn’t sitting around waiting for the perfect opportunity. I was trying to get experience, learn the job, meet people and get one step closer to getting hired. I’ve been in your shoes. I know what it feels like to be trying to figure out the next move and wondering whether you’re doing enough. That’s a big reason why I started Own Your Shift and why I want to help you guys succeed. Keep applying. Keep testing. Keep visiting stations. Keep learning. Keep putting yourself in positions where opportunities can happen. Your first job doesn’t have to be your dream department. It might just be the experience that helps you get there.

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Now it’s time to get this week started. 👊 First off, how did last week go? What was your biggest win? What could you have done better? More importantly, what are your goals for this week and for September? I just uploaded 2 firefighter resume examples into the Classroom, with a few more coming soon. Take a look at them, compare the different styles, and start building or cleaning up your own resume. Also, don’t forget everything else you guys have access to in this community. 🔥 On Duty Shift Performance Training App We’re starting a brand new 12 week training method this week built to get you strong, jacked, and get those lungs and heart strong. We’re also adding more cardio strategies to help you build that engine and be ready when it’s time to perform. 🧘‍♀️ C Shift Mobility & Recovery My good friend Shoshana has been putting together breathing, mobility, and yoga flows geared specifically toward firefighters. Don’t sleep on recovery. Being able to move well and stay healthy is part of being ready for this career. 🎯 This week, set some goals. Fill out some applications. Make a couple station visits. Get your workouts in. Work on your resume. Start preparing for that next opportunity before it shows up. And this Wednesday at 7PM PST, we’re going over resumes AND interview prep, so you definitely don’t want to miss this one. Drop it below 👇 What was your biggest win last week, and what are you getting done THIS WEEK? Let’s goooo!! 🔥👊