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Fayetteville Fire Department
Fayetteville, AR · Washington County
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Department careers page ↗Fayetteville Fire Department traces its roots to about 1870, when the city's earliest firefighting efforts began; the original department was disbanded in 1874 for lack of city support before being re-established with the purchase of a fire wagon in 1897 and the city's first true fire truck in 1917. The department transitioned from a volunteer to a career force in the 1970s as the city grew, and its Fire Prevention Bureau was formally established in June 1977 to handle inspections, code enforcement, and fire/arson investigation.
Today the department operates from nine stations across Fayetteville, having grown steadily to keep pace with the city's expansion — adding coverage to the west (2004), northeast (2007), and southeast (2008), and most recently opening new Station 8 (2023) and Stations 9 and a rebuilt Station 2 (2024) as part of a 2019 voter-approved bond program. The department describes itself as a progressive, all-hazards agency, providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, code enforcement, arson investigation, and public education alongside programs like station tours, smoke detector requests, and burn permits.
Firefighter candidates must meet age and certification requirements, submit a City of Fayetteville application with supporting documents, pass a written FireTEAM exam and CPAT physical test, and complete panel and Civil Service Commission interviews before placement on a one-year ranked eligibility list.
Requirements
- Ages 21-35: high school diploma, valid driver's license, proof of citizenship, and current CPAT certification
- Ages 18-20: same base requirements plus one of: NREMT/AREMT registration, Firefighter I & II certification from an accredited academy, 12 accredited college hours, or 2+ years of honorable military service
- Written FireTEAM test minimum scores: 70% human relations, 60% mechanical, 80% reading, 70% math
- Current CPAT card required to be attached before an application is considered complete
Hiring process
- Verify you meet age and certification qualifications
- Submit a City of Fayetteville application with required documents (birth certificate, current CPAT card, high school diploma/GED, driver's license, DD-214 if applicable)
- Pass the written FireTEAM test (via National Testing Network) and the CPAT physical test
- Fire Department reviews applications for completeness
- Panel interview with the Fire Department, followed by a Civil Service Commission interview
- Placement on a ranked eligibility list, active for one year
Is the Fayetteville Fire Department currently hiring?
Recruitment is currently closed; the application deadline is listed as TBD. Check the department's Becoming a Firefighter page for the next open period.
What are the age requirements to apply?
Applicants aged 21-35 need a high school diploma, valid driver's license, proof of citizenship, and CPAT certification. Applicants aged 18-20 must meet those same requirements plus have NREMT/AREMT registration, Firefighter I & II certification, 12 accredited college hours, or 2+ years of honorable military service.
How many fire stations does Fayetteville operate?
The department operates nine stations, with recent additions including Station 8 (2023) and Station 9 and a rebuilt Station 2 (2024), funded by a 2019 voter-approved bond.
What does the hiring process involve?
Candidates submit a city application with supporting documents, pass a written FireTEAM test and the CPAT physical ability test, go through panel and Civil Service Commission interviews, and are placed on a ranked eligibility list valid for one year.