City of Fairbanks Announces Open Recruitment for Position of Firefighter

The City of Fairbanks has opened the application period for the position of Recruit Firefighter with the Fairbanks Fire Department.  The position opened January 25, 2010 and remains open until March 1, 2010.  A City of Fairbanks Job Application must be completed and submitted.  Additional information, including the entire job description and hiring process is available online at the City of Fairbanks Website, www.ci.fairbanks.ak.us.  Click "Job Openings" on the left menu and then select "Recruit Firefighter".  You may also contact the City of Fairbanks Human Resources Department for additional information.

The written test is scheduled for March 28th.  Candidates must then pass the IAFF/IAFC CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test).  Other conditions of hire include passing a psycological exam, a medical exam and SCBA fit testing.  The complete list of requirements is available at the City's web page.  Once established the list is good for 2 years or 24 months. 

Further description is given under "Career Opportunites" in the right menu of our home page.