Equal Employment Opportunity Program

CAL FIRE is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all employees, applicants for employment, and volunteers. It is the practice of CAL FIRE to provide equal employment opportunity to all staff and applicants for employment on the basis of merit and fitness and to prohibit discrimination in its personnel practices and policies dealing with selection, development, advancement, and treatment of employees. CAL FIRE employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner that demonstrates respect for all employees and others that they come in contact with during work hours and during work related activities.

CAL FIRE is committed to being in compliance with State and Federal anti-discrimination laws and takes immediate corrective action on equal employment opportunity issues pertaining to any potential form of harassment or discrimination on the basis of a protected characteristic and/or retaliatory behavior. The goal of CAL FIRE’s equal employment opportunity program is to prevent unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation, and to resolve issues through education and awareness.

Equity Action Plan