The Orange County Fire Authority is seeking qualified members of our community to serve as Reserve Firefighters. Reserve Firefighters provide a valuable service to their communities by assisting Career Firefighters at a variety of emergencies including structure fires, medical emergencies, traffic collisions, floods, rescues, and a variety of other types of emergencies.
To apply for Reserve Firefighter, complete an online application using the link below.
Reserve Firefighters receive a compensatory stipend for their participation, and are eligible to receive limited dental and vision benefits. After five years of service, Reserve Firefighters may also be eligible for an annual monetary Continuous Service Award.
Reserve Firefighters are provided a pager that alerts them of an emergency call for help. Reserves report to the station and respond on assigned fire apparatus.
Engine Companies
Level 1 Reserves assigned to Engine Companies receive training to respond to structure fires, wildland fires, traffic collisions, incident support, and medical aid emergencies.
Patrols
Level 2 Reserves assigned to Patrols receive training to respond to wildland fires, traffic collisions, incident support, and medical aid emergencies.
Wildland Support Unit and Station 41
Reserve Firecrew members assigned to Stations 18 and 41 receive training in wildland firefighting and special equipment operation.
Stations
Reserve Firefighters at Stations 7, 10 and 16 may also operate water tenders.
**Reserve Firefighters are required to attend at least 50% of drill nights and 100% of mandatory quarterly trainings.
Station # /
Crew # |
Address |
City |
Drill Night |
Drill Time |
| 7 |
31865 Del Obispo Street |
San Juan Capistrano |
Thursday |
6:30 PM |
| 10 |
18422 Lemon Dr. |
Yorba Linda |
Thursday |
6:30 PM |
| 11** |
259 Emerald Bay |
Emerald Bay |
Wednesday |
7:00 PM |
| 14** |
29402 Silverado Canyon Road |
Silverado Canyon |
Wednesday |
6:30 PM |
| 16** |
28891 Modjeska Canyon Road |
Modjeska Canyon |
Wednesday |
7:30 PM |
| 18 |
31242 Trabuco Canyon Road |
Trabuco Canyon |
Thursday |
6:30 PM |
| 26 |
4691 Walnut Avenue |
Irvine |
Thursday |
6:30 PM |
| 30 |
23831 Stonehill Drive |
Dana Point |
Thursday |
6:30 PM |
| WSU |
4691 Walnut Ave. |
Irvine |
Thursday |
6:30 PM |
| C41 |
3900 W. Artesia Ave.
(Fullerton Airport) |
Fullerton |
Wednesday |
6:30 PM |
** Standalone Reserve Stations