EVERYDAY IS ANOTHER CHANCE AT GREATNESS
Application
Starting salary (following recruit training) $41,475 - $68,044 once released as FF/EMT in our system (depending on experience level). We also offer an ALS stipend of $8500 and a career development program with stipends for DPO, HAZMAT, and TRT. College degree incentives also offered, $1000 for Associates degree, $2000 for Bachelors degree. Application deadline is October 31, 2019.
Qualifications
18 years of age, High school diploma or GED, and valid driver's license for at least 2 years. All candidates need to successfully complete written and physical ability testing, interviews, and a background check (for more info click here) prior to being hired. Fire academy will last 24 weeks. Upon graduation you will be a state certified Firefighter EMT-Basic Level. Advanced training including tuition reimbursement for paramedic program is available.
Prepare for Testing
In order to become a career firefighter EMT you will be tested in many areas prior to being accepted into the Fire Academy. These areas include, a high school equivalency exam, a physical ability test, and a personality and interview skills assessment. In order to be successful throughout the testing process you will need to prepare both mentally and physically. Please watch and review everything on the "Test Resources Page" in order to strengthen your skills.
