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Burney Fire Protection District is requesting applicants for the position of Firefighter; this is a targeted recruitment for well-qualified, select candidates. THE COMMUNITY The unincorporated community of Burney is located just fifty miles northeast of Redding, California on Highway 299 East. Burney is nestled at the base of Burney Mountain in the center of the picturesque Cascade Mountains. Burney is a full-service community that serves the communities of Johnson Park, Cassel, Hat Creek, Old Station, and other outlying areas. These communities have a year-round population of approximately 4,800. During the summer months, the population increases to about 7,500 due to summer residents and visitors. Young families and retirees constitute a portion of the population.