CLOSED: 2024-2025 Entry Level Firefighter Hiring - September 1, 2024-October 31, 2024
Ignite a passion, Find your purpose
Firefighting is a career like no other. It takes extreme dedication, both physically and emotionally. By becoming a firefighter, you will gain a fulfilling, lifelong career with a close team environment and excellent benefits.
Currently, the Boise Fire Department has over 300 full time employees, 17 Fire Stations, a Hazardous Materials Team, ARFF team, Dive Team and a Technical Rescue Team. The Department serves a population of more than 300,000 residents over 130 square miles in Boise and surrounding areas.
Written Exam and Application
September 1 - October 31, 2024: ONLINE
During this window all applicants must:
• Create a National Testing Network (NTN) profile and take the written exam on the NTN website. This also includes completing the Personal History Statement (PHS).
• Submit application online (City of Boise website/NeoGov).
• Attach EMT/AEMT/Paramedic Certification during online application.
These can be completed in any order, but both must be fully completed by the deadline. Links to these items will be provided beginning September 1.
NOTE for qualifying applicants:
• Applicants will need to supply their DD2-14 for Veteran's Preference Points via NeoGov during application (5-10 points added to written exam score).
• Applicants will need to supply a current Paramedic Certification & show two years of full-time paramedic experience for Paramedic Preference Points via NeoGov during application (5 points added to written exam score).
• Applicants that submit for Veteran's Preference Points and full-time paramedics with 2+years of experience can receive a total of 15 preference points added to their written exam score.
• Certified paramedics with less than 2 years of full-time work experience are not eligible for the additional 5 preference points.
Physical Fitness Test and Oral Interviews
January 6-11, 2025: IN-PERSON
The top applicants from the written exam stage, will be extended the opportunity to take the physical fitness test. The notice to schedule the fitness test will be sent the first week of December 2024.
Physical Fitness Test Information (PDF)
The physical fitness test is pass/fail. Applicants that pass will have their oral interview the following day at the Fire Training Center.
Paramedic candidates will compete the same physical fitness test as non-paramedic candidates. Paramedics that pass the physical fitness test will then participate in a hands-on paramedic skills evaluation immediately following their oral interview. This evaluation will consist of two scenarios based on national standards in front of a three-person paramedic-peer review panel and will be pass/failure.
Conditional Job Offers Extended
January 14, 2025
Conditional job offers will be extended, and once verbal acceptance is received HR will follow up with additional information regarding preemployment screening requirements, such as drug testing and a physical with a Boise Fire Department physician.
Onboarding Day
January 31, 2025: IN-PERSON
Onboarding will take place at the Fire Training Center and will include sizing, presentations and more.
Failure to meet any of these deadlines will disqualify any applicant from the 2024-2025 Entry-Level Firefighter Hiring. The number of candidates hired for recruit academy varies each year depending on many factors such as retirements and city growth. The city may maintain an active waiting list from which to hold recruits for mid-cycle hiring as needed.
Connect with the Boise Fire Hiring Team
Who We Are
We are a proud team of firefighters with diverse experiences who stands behind a common mission to serve our community. We are seeking people who are passionate to answer this call.
Our Vision
Strive to be leaders in public safety, employee wellness, professional advancements and community connection.
Our Mission
Respond to the community with pride, service and dedication.
Our Values
- Professionalism
- Respect
- Integrity
- Dedication
- Excellence
Qualifications
Entry Level Firefighter
Minimum qualifications for a firefighter position:
- At least 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Possess a current National Registry or state-issued EMT Basic Certification by date of application, with the ability to obtain reciprocity in Idaho within 120 days of employment and maintain certification.
- Ability to meet physically demanding standards
Applicants MUST NOT:
- Have any felony convictions over the age of 18
- Have any visible tattoos above the collar of a standard short-sleeved t-shirt
Ignite Bootcamp
Ignite Bootcamp is back in June and July 2024, and applications for the adult women’s, young women’s and young men’s sessions are now open. Participants will join career firefighters at the Boise Fire Training Center, gaining real experience through hands-on learning.
Registration is open and free for teens and adults.
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