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Program: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION, RETURNING VETERANS: ENLISTING THEIR SKILLS FOR CAL FIRE SERVICE (R.V.E.T.S.)

Agency: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION (CAL FIRE)


Resource Number: 73902524
Alternate name: R.V.E.T.S.; River-Fire-Recovery

 Description

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Returning Veterans: Enlisting Their Skills for CAL FIRE Service (R.V.E.T.S.) program assists VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS, and their families with integration and transition into service with the Department.

Services include:

  • Employment resources
  • Educational opportunities
  • Links to informational webpages
  • Access to a Veterans Crisis Line
  • CAL Fire Recruitment 


Web pages




Program Phones:
1-800-273-8255
R.V.E.T.S. Hotline
1-800-273-8255 Business Line

Main Contact

[email protected] 		Senior Administrator

[email protected]

Website: www.fire.ca.gov/
 Email: [email protected]

Program Information
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION, RETURNING VETERANS: ENLISTING THEIR SKILLS FOR CAL FIRE SERVICE (R.V.E.T.S.)  
Location: PO Box 944246, Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA 94244 (Map)
Program Hours:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Disabilities Access: Yes; contact CAL FIRE’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office at [email protected] for more information.
Mailing Address: PO Box 944246, Sacramento, CA 94244
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA -Statewide

Program Delivery
Eligibility: To be eligible for this program, a person must be:
- 18 years of age or older
- A United States veteran Adults
Languages: Translation services are available, English
Application Process: Call or visit website: https://www.fire.ca.gov/careers
Payment methods:
Program Fees: Free
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA -Statewide


Custom fields
Disabilities Access - check all that applyNOT APPLICABLE – service is online or via phone or text
Quarters for AVRsQ 2 - April-June
Web-basedWeb-based for verifications
Categorized as:
Job Search/Placement
Veteran Employment Programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Disaster Recovery Services
Disaster/Emergency Issues


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Verification

Person at the resource who last verified this information:
Last Verified On: 7/7/2026
Last Verified By: Alexandria Behlen
 

Agency Background

Programs at CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION (CAL FIRE)
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WILDFIRE RESOURCES - CAL FIRE
Tax Status: None or unknown
Legal Status: None or unknown





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