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Bentonville Fire Department
Bentonville, AR · Benton County
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Department careers page ↗Bentonville Fire Department protects one of the fastest-growing communities in Northwest Arkansas, running fire suppression, paramedic-level EMS, technical and vehicle rescue, hazardous materials response, and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) coverage out of seven stations. The department has earned an ISO Class 1 rating, the highest classification available, reflecting its investment in staffing, training, and equipment as the city has expanded.
Beyond structural firefighting, crews respond to incidents along Bentonville's extensive mountain-biking trail network, a nod to the city's identity as the self-described "Biking Capital of the World." The department also runs a Firefighter Development Program (FDP) that gives local candidates hands-on emergency response experience and a direct pathway into full-time hire, alongside its standard lateral and entry-level firefighter hiring.
MissionThe Bentonville Fire Department is committed every day to excellence in customer service—bravely protecting life and property through superior fire protection and emergency medical services.
Bentonville Fire Department hires full-time firefighters who work a 48/96 schedule (48 hours on shift, 96 hours off) and also runs a Firefighter Development Program (FDP) for candidates seeking a pathway into a full-time position through part-time shift work and department training.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma or GED
- Pass a written exam and physical agility test
- Reside within 75 miles of Station 1 (for FDP)
- Commit to at least 2 evening training sessions per month and 24 hours of shift work per month (FDP)
- Available for emergency response while off-duty (FDP)
Benefits
Full-time firefighters work modern facilities and apparatus across a 7-station system; the Firefighter Development Program offers real emergency response experience, professional training from career firefighters, and a direct pathway to full-time employment.
How do I become a firefighter with Bentonville Fire Department?
Applicants must be at least 18 with a valid driver's license and a high school diploma or GED, and must pass a written exam and physical agility test. Full-time positions and the entry-pathway Firefighter Development Program are both posted through the city's employment portal.
What is the Firefighter Development Program (FDP)?
The FDP is a pathway program for candidates who live within 75 miles of Station 1. Members commit to at least two evening training sessions and 24 hours of shift work per month, gaining real emergency response experience and training from career firefighters as a direct route to full-time hire.
What schedule do Bentonville firefighters work?
Full-time firefighters work a 48/96 schedule: 48 hours on shift followed by 96 hours off.
Does Bentonville Fire Department do ARFF or technical rescue?
Yes. In addition to structural fire suppression and paramedic-level EMS, the department provides Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), hazardous materials response, vehicle and technical rescue, and EMS response along the city's mountain-biking trail network.
How can I contact Bentonville Fire Department about a job?
Recruitment questions can be sent to Fire_Recruiting@bentonvillear.com, and applications are submitted through the city's BambooHR careers portal.