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Considering a new challenge?
If you’re a professional firefighter/EMT interested in a new challenge, consider a career with Centre Fire. We’re always interested in speaking with new candidates who want to become part of our team.
All eligible applicants must be certified EMT Basic or higher and be certified Firefighter I/II.
It is necessary that the department has access to any information about you that may have a bearing on your suitability for employment.
Under the department’s selection system, applicants must undergo a background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, their habits, experience and character.
All information you report on the application and accompanying forms will be kept strictly confidential and will not be released to any other agency without your written consent.
Hiring process
Eligible applicants that have successfully completed the application will be notified of a written test. Applicants that have a passing score on the written will move on to the physical ability test.
The physical ability test is a Pass/Fail test. Applicants who pass the physical ability test will then be scheduled to participate in the interview process.
After the interview process, the remaining applicants will be placed on the final hiring pool list at Centre Fire. From that pool of applicants, the Chief and Fire Board will make the final decision on hiring.
Here’s what we need
- A completed, signed and dated application
- Copy of your birth certificate
- Copy of your high school diploma or certified copy of a GED certificate
- Copy of your valid state driver’s license
- A signed and dated Waiver of Liability on Physical Agility Test (included with the application)
Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, the presence of a medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. Persons from all sections of the community are encouraged to apply.
