The Basic Recruit Fire Academy is a multi-step admission process.
Step 1: Preliminary Application (See Important Documents Below)
Please note, each academy has a preliminary application time frame. All dates are subject to change and classes may fill prior to the end of the Preliminary Application Deadline.
To start the application process, the applicant must submit the following items together:
- Completed preliminary application
- Copy of your EMT/Paramedic certification
- Copy of EMT/Paramedic certification not required for FF/EMT combo class
Step 2: Attend Mandatory Orientation
Once you have successfully turned in both components of the Preliminary Application, your selection process will begin.
Orientation dates are printed within the Preliminary Application under the Class Schedules.
Step 3: Medical Physical and Hearing Test
Medical physical and hearing test forms will be handed out at orientation.
Both tests are mandatory and will be scheduled for you. Tests will not be rescheduled for any reason if the applicant misses their appointment.
Step 4: Physical Agility Test (PAT) for Fire Academy
You must pass the PAT for the Fire Academy within the acceptable completion time.
Each academy class will have an assigned Practice Physical Agility Test and Physical Agility Test. The costs for these tests are below.
Test Day Procedures
- Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early for your assigned time
- Drivers license and paid receipt are required for admittance
- No personal items will be allowed in the testing area, including newspapers, backpacks, books, hats, purses, electronic equipment, cell phones, beverages, etc.
What to Bring/Wear
- T-Shirt (Non-Offensive Writing)
- Long Pants
- Running Shoes
- Gloves (Baseball or Workout with Fingers Covered)
- Water
- Please remove all jewelry (earrings, watches, necklaces, etc.). Only a wedding band is allowed
- Must be clean-shaven (no facial hair)
Practice Physical Agility Test
$25.00
Physical Agility Test
$50.00