Fire Department Hiring Process

• Applications are received (including supplemental application, official copies of high school diploma/transcripts, college transcripts; a copy of birth certificate, driver’s license and social security card). In addition, if served in the military an official copy of military discharge paperwork.
• Applicants are preliminarily screened to determine who will be invited to take written examination based upon pre-set criteria
• Written examination is administered and candidates practice physical ability assessment
• Physical ability assessment is administered day after written examination
• Candidates are ranked for further consideration
• Selected candidates are invited for an oral interview
• Successful candidates are subject to a comprehensive and detailed background investigation, which includes a polygraph and psychological examination
• Successful candidates are offered conditional employment pending successfully passing a drug screen and physical examination (including vision and color blind tests)
• Final offer of employment is made and start date is established

Hiring process from date of advertising to hire date usually takes up to 3 months.