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Hazleton Fire Department
Hazleton, PA · Luzerne County
23 paid firefighters (IAFF Local 507) across three stations, supported by more than 200 volunteer firefighters.
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Department careers page ↗The Hazleton Fire Department operates out of three stations staffed by 23 paid firefighters represented by IAFF Local 507. The career force is backed by more than 200 volunteer firefighters, who play a vital role in the city's overall fire defense system.
The department's apparatus fleet includes three pumpers, a ladder truck, a tower ladder, a squad, and three chief vehicles, giving it the ability to handle structural firefighting, aerial operations, and command response across the city. Department leadership also conducts fire safety training for Hazleton residents.
Hazleton sits in the Greater Hazleton Area at the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, a year-round recreation region, and the department serves the city's residents and businesses within that broader community.
Firefighter positions with the City of Hazleton are filled through the Hazleton Fire Civil Service Commission's competitive examination process, announced periodically on the department's page. For the 2026 cycle, applications were available starting March 18, 2026, with a completed, notarized application and $50 fee due by noon on April 24, 2026.
Hiring process
- Obtain the Civil Service Commission application from the Mayor's Office (2nd Floor, City Hall) or download it from the department's web page
- Complete the application and have it notarized
- Submit the completed application with a $50 fee (money order or bank check only, no cash or personal checks) to the Mayor's Office - Executive Assistant by the posted deadline
- Take the competitive civil service examination to establish eligibility for appointment as firefighter
How do I apply to become a firefighter with the Hazleton Fire Department?
Hiring is done through the Hazleton Fire Civil Service Commission's competitive examination process. Applications are obtained from the Mayor's Office at City Hall or downloaded from the department's web page, must be completed and notarized, and submitted with a $50 fee (money order or bank check only) by the posted deadline.
How many firefighters does the Hazleton Fire Department have?
The department has 23 paid firefighters, members of IAFF Local 507, staffing three stations, supplemented by more than 200 volunteer firefighters.
What apparatus does the Hazleton Fire Department operate?
The department is equipped with three pumpers, one ladder, one tower ladder, one squad, and three chief vehicles.
How do I contact the Hazleton Fire Department for non-emergencies?
Call the non-emergency line at (570) 455-6232. For emergencies, dial 911.