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Benton Fire Department
Benton, AR · Saline County
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Department careers page ↗Benton Fire Department has served the city of Benton, Arkansas since 1916, when a major downtown fire that destroyed several businesses prompted local leaders to formally organize the department, appointing Bob Ashby as its first Fire Chief. More than a century later, the department has grown from that single response into a six-station organization covering the city with engines, aerial ladder trucks, and specialized rescue and hazmat equipment.
Today Benton Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical response, technical rescue, and fire prevention and education services to the community, operating out of stations spread across the city from Main Street to the I-30 corridor. The department pairs its modern fleet, including two aerial quints and six front-line engines, with a nod to its history by keeping a restored 1930 American LaFrance engine, nicknamed "Molly," in its collection.
Firefighter candidates go through an annual recruitment cycle that opens applications in late January, followed by a physical agility test (CPAT certification accepted in lieu of testing on-site), a written exam requiring a 70% passing score, and a final ranked interview before hire.
MissionCommitted to providing superior customer service and emergency response to any situation that threatens life, safety and well-being.
Benton Fire Department runs an annual, cyclical firefighter recruitment process rather than posting individual openings year-round: applications open on a set date each year, followed by physical and written testing and a ranked interview.
Requirements
- Meet posted eligibility requirements (available as a downloadable document at time of application)
- Submit an application for employment during the open application window
- Pass a physical agility test at Central Fire Station, or provide CPAT certification from an approved testing site in lieu of the on-site test (photo ID required)
- Pass the written examination with a score of at least 70% to proceed to the interview
Hiring process
- Review eligibility requirements
- Submit application for employment during the open application window (opens January 27 each cycle)
- Pass physical agility test at Central Fire Station (or submit CPAT certification)
- Pass written exam (70% minimum) to advance to interview
- Interview, with candidates ranked by combined written exam and interview scores
How do I become a firefighter with Benton Fire Department?
Submit an application during the department's open application window (which opens January 27 each cycle), then pass a physical agility test, pass a written exam with a score of at least 70%, and complete a ranked interview.
What are the requirements to apply to Benton Fire Department?
Applicants must meet the posted eligibility requirements, submit an application during the open window, pass the physical agility test (or provide CPAT certification), and pass the written exam with at least a 70% score.
Does Benton Fire Department accept CPAT certification instead of a physical agility test?
Yes. CPAT certification from an approved testing site is acceptable in lieu of taking the physical agility test on-site at Central Fire Station.
When does Benton Fire Department accept firefighter applications?
The department runs an annual recruitment cycle, with applications opening January 27; physical testing, written exams, and interviews follow in the months after, with specific dates announced each cycle.
How many fire stations does Benton Fire Department operate?
Benton Fire Department operates six stations across the city: Central (Station 1), Curtis (Station 2), Ragan (Station 3), Fikes (Station 4), Station 5, and Station 6.