Presidio of Monterey Fire and Emergency Services Division

12/10/2025

02/06/2025

🚨 NOW HIRING: FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR 🚨

The Presidio of Monterey Fire Department is looking for a highly motivated Fire Protection Inspector to join our team! If you have a passion for fire prevention and life safety, this is your opportunity to serve our community and make a difference.

📅 Open & Closing Dates: February 5, 2025 – February 11, 2025
💰 Salary: $62,456 - $89,924 per year
📊 Pay Scale & Grade: GS 7 - 8

As a Fire Protection Inspector, you will:
✅ Conduct fire safety inspections and ensure compliance with fire codes
✅ Educate and enforce fire prevention policies
✅ Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions
✅ Collaborate with fire suppression teams and emergency personnel

Join a dedicated team committed to protecting lives and property in a unique and historic military community. Apply today and be part of something bigger!

📍 For more details and to apply, visit

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce. This p...

01/01/2024

As much as we love our community, we'd rather not see you tonight!

Celebrate responsibly:
- Designate a sober driver.
- Stay hydrated.
- Keep an eye on each other.
- Avoid fireworks.

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful start to the New Year! 🚒🎉

12/12/2023

Your Presidio of Monterey Fire Department has been hard at work bringing our newest member up to speed.

Zachery Chavez, a Watsonville native, comes to us from MCLB Fire Department in Barstow.

Welcome to the Team, Chavez!

11/10/2023

🇺🇸 Honoring our heroes this Veterans Day! 🎗️

POM FD Vets in order from left to right:
FF Gavin Duffy - Army
Captain Keith Fulton - Army
Captain Sylas Jumper - Marine Corps
Chief Travis Wonderash - Navy
FF Chris Villaruel - Air Force
FF Kenton Fuller - Army
FF Edwin Rullan - Air Force
Captain Issac Johnson- Air Force
FF Keaton Chavis - Air Force
FF Craig Carpenter - Air Force
Not photographed:
Chief Rivera - USAF
FF Ware - USN
Lt. Takaoka - USCG

A salute to our dedicated veteran firefighters at the Presidio of Monterey Fire Department. Your service to our nation and commitment to keeping our community safe inspire us all.

10/11/2023

We’re in full swing spreading the fire prevention message this morning. Thank you to the CDC for allowing us to hang out today!

POM Fire will be at the Porter Youth Center at 1:30 PM. Come by, hang out, and check out our trucks 🚒🔥

10/10/2023

Sparky just got done with his morning equipment checks and will be headed to the La Mesa Child Development Center soon!

We’ll see you there 🫡

10/04/2023

We have a big week coming up and want you all to stay in the loop!

Check out this years Fire Prevention Event flyer👨‍🚒🔥

09/20/2023

The 2023 Fire Prevention Week is right around the corner and this years theme revolves around cooking safety!

Established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the week of Oct 8 – Oct 14 emphasizes the importance of fire safety and preparedness by spreading fire prevention tips and information. 🏠🧯

Stay tuned to the Presidio of Monterey Fire Departments social media pages for updates on all the events our prevention team will be holding around the Ord Military Community and Defense Language Institute with special guest appearances from our very own Sparky 🐶.

09/16/2023

Firefighter Silvas and Firefighter Rullan had a blast at Marshall Elementary's book fair, sharing stories of brave firefighters and magical unicorns with the students! 🦄🔥 Thanks for having us, Marshall Elementary!