Firefighter

Greensboro Fire Department Recruit

The Greensboro Fire Department is a Class I, Internationally Accredited Fire Department, and is one of 291 agencies to achieve Internationally Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and the Center for Public Safety Excellence Inc. (CPSE). Our mission is to educate and serve people. Our purpose (mission) is to protect life, property, and the environment within every community entrusted to our care.

Recruit training for the 84th Academy will be an intense 24-week program of fire and EMT. This program demands high academic performance, daily rigorous physical activity, weight training, aerobic activities, periodic assessments on the physical abilities course, etc. Candidates must successfully complete all required physical training. Failure to do so at any point during the training period will result in termination. Upon successful completion of the training program, recruits will be assigned to a fire company (4-5 personnel) within the Emergency Services Division and serve a six-month probationary period. The normal work schedule once assigned to Emergency Services will consist of one day (24 hours) on-duty, followed by two days (48 hours) off-duty. Candidates must be in excellent health and have no conditions that would restrict their ability to perform these duties safely. These conditions must be met at the time of application and maintained throughout the application process. No residency requirements presently exist. This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum age: 18 (at the time you apply)
• Must have a valid driver's license from the state of residence, with a reasonable driving record and NO DWI convictions within 3 years of applying
• Must pass the Firefighter Abilities Test (FFAT), Suitability Test, and panel interview
• Must have a high school diploma/G.E.D. Certificate
• Must pass a rigorous medical examination, drug screen, and background check
• Must be a United States citizen or authorized to work in the United States
• Applicants must list at least three references on their application
• Corrected vision shall be at least 20/20 (Titmus) for both eyes together, and each eye separately; uncorrected vision shall be at least 20/100 (Titmus) in both eyes together but must correct to 20/20 with glasses or soft contacts; color vision deficiency is not acceptable; monocular vision is not acceptable
• Hearing-cumulative loss shall not exceed predetermined frequencies in either ear; shall not have a combined loss of greater than 160 dB in both ears; hearing aids are not acceptable

An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):

• College Degree/ related coursework with experience
• Previous Experience as a Professional Firefighter

Requirements

The Recruitment Process Timeline for the 84th Academy is as follows:

• FFAT Practice: Mid-Late February
• FFAT Testing: Early March
• Interviews: Late March-Mid April
• Academy begins: Early July. Physical and written testing will take place in March 2027.

Special Notes Concerning this Position:

• Proof of certifications will be required before interviews.
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