Join Us for the San José Fire Department Firefighter-Recruit Candidate Forum

The San José Fire Department will be hosting a Candidate Forum for those interested in applying for a position as a Firefighter-Recruit on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at the San José Convention Center. The Forum will feature a presentation covering the minimum requirements to become a Firefighter-Recruit, the application and testing process, and the San José Fire Academy training experience.

A formal presentation will be offered at 10:00 am and at 1:00 pm. Attendees are encouraged to register for the session of their choice via Event Brite (http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7959628463). Candidates should arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to their scheduled time and present their Event Brite ticket to secure reserved seating. General Seating will be opened to those without reservations approximately 10 minutes prior to each presentation on a space available basis.

Resource tables and San José Fire Department personnel will be on hand to provide information and answer questions from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Community Welcomes Opening of New Fire Station

On Saturday, September 7, 2013, members of the San José Fire Department, including firefighters and senior staff, welcomed city officials, neighbors and friends to the official opening of the new San José Fire Station 24, with a dedication, speeches, refreshments and tours of the facility.

Plaque commemorating the completion of the new Station 24.

The original Station 24 was built in 1968 at 2525 Aborn Road and has stood witness to countless calls for service, including emergency medical situations, auto accidents, structure and wildland fires. After serving more three decades as home to San José’s Bravest the old fire house has finally been replaced by a state of the art facility at the corner of Yerba Buena Road and Silver Creek Road on the city’s southeast side.

San José Mayor Chuck Reed, council member
Rose Herrera and Fire Chief Ruben Torres cut the
ceremonial ribbon marking the opening of the new station.

The new station will be home to Engine 24 and Brush Patrol 24 serving the Ashbridge, Silver Creek, Dovehill, Ramblewood, and Windmill Springs neighborhoods, and continuing the San José Fire Departments commitment to providing all risk emergency services.

Engine Company 24 stands ready to respond.