City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Now Accepting Applications for New Recruits

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Staff Report

The City of Atlanta announced today that the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department is accepting applications for its 2015 class of recruits. The application and instructions are available online.

“If you have been thinking about a career in the fire service, now is your chance to join a dynamic, best-in-class operation,” said Interim Fire Chief Joel Baker. “The hard-working, professional men and women of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department are a primary reason that Atlanta is one of only 19 cities in North America with a fire rescue department that is accredited by the Center for Public Safety Excellence and has a Class One Insurance Services Office rating.”

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Individuals applying for employment with the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department must:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be 18 years old or older.
• Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Have a high school diploma, GED or their equivalent as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Have an acceptable three-year driving record.
• Successfully complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test, oral panel interview, ASSET examination, background investigation, Captain’s Interview, psychometric examination, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and a medical examination.

The deadline to submit an application for the 2015 Recruit Class is April 20, 2015.

The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or gender. For more information, visit www.atlantaga.gov/fire.