Reserve Firefighter - Open to YSMN Tribal members and Tribal community members
San Manuel Band of Mission IndiansHighland, California, United States
Posted November 7, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe located on the San Manuel Indian Reservation near Highland, California. The Tribe, formerly known as the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, proudly reclaims their ancestral name —Yuhaaviatam (pronounced “yu-HAH-vee-ah-tahm”) — honoring the deep-rooted heritage and enduring legacy of their people. Exercising their inherent sovereign right to self-governance, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is committed to providing essential services to their citizens by building infrastructure, maintaining civil services, and promoting social, economic, and cultural development. As the Indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys, mountains, and high deserts, the Yuhaaviatam have called this region home since time immemorial and are committed to remaining a productive partner in the San Bernardino region. Today the tribal government oversees many governmental units including the departments of fire, public safety, education and environment. San Manuel is active in supporting projects in neighboring communities. Nearby cities and towns receive support from the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation in the way of monetary donations for cultural, social, and economic projects to benefit the common good of the communities in which they live and work. Encompassing gaming, governmental operations and other enterprises, the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is one of the largest employers in the Inland Empire area and employs over 7000 people.
Job Description
Reserve Firefighter responsible for protecting life and property, providing emergency medical care, and participating in fire prevention and suppression training.
Requirements
- Must be an eligible member of the Tribal Community
- Provides courteous and expeditious customer service
- Responds to fire alarms, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials situations
Benefits
- At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license
- Required: Within one year of appointment, the reserve firefighter must complete the following certifications and training: EMR/EMT-I, Current AHA CPR Healthcare Provider, Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational, ICS 100-Introduction to ICS, ICS 200-Basic ICS, IS 700 NIMS: An Introduction, and Complete Minimum training hours (226 hours) to be certified as a Reserve Firefighter.
