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If you love helping others, being a good neighbor, looking for job stability, and a competitive benefit package then the Raleigh Fire Department is a the right fit for you. No previous fire experience is required and we wish for all interested candidates to apply.
The Raleigh Fire Department application process ended Nov. 30. 2021 at 11:59:59 p.m. The next fire recruitment season will be November 2022.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must be able to meet the rigorous physical and mental demands of the job. One must be able to think, act quickly, and perform competently in complex, dangerous, and dynamic emergencies.
Requirements include:
- At least 19 years old by the first day of the academy
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent ( proof required)
- Corrected vision of at least 20/30 in both eyes
- An operational telephone
- Must reside within a 60-mile radius of the City Municipal Building by academy graduation.
- Have a Valid Driver’s license
For a full list of requirements and disqualifications see candidate manual
Note: We will not be running an abbreviated academy for this process. We will only be running a traditional academy.
Application Process
The application process is usually five months. Steps for application include:
- Complete an application online via NEOGOV website in November
- Pass candidate written aptitude test
- Pass Physical agility test
- Pass Oral interview
- Pass Contingent Offer Phase
- Offer of employment
- Training Academy/Probationary Period
Click to learn more about the application process.
