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Huntington Fire Department
Huntington, WV · Cabell County
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Department careers page ↗Huntington Fire Department has served the city of Huntington, West Virginia since 1897, growing from horse-drawn bucket brigades into a modern career department of roughly 95 firefighters operating out of six stations across the city, including Centennial, Guyandotte, and Westmoreland. Alongside structural firefighting and EMS response, the department places significant emphasis on fire prevention and community outreach, partnering with local schools and neighborhoods to reduce risk.
Huntington also hosts West Virginia Regional Response Team 6, a specialized hazardous materials and technical rescue unit that serves a six-county area (Cabell, Wayne, Mason, Lincoln, Boone, and Mingo Counties) using a dedicated HazMat apparatus, an Air and Light Unit, and a Technical Rescue Ladder. Members carry national certifications in hazmat mitigation, technical rescue, and weapons-of-mass-destruction response. The department's IAFF Local 289 Honor Guard represents active and retired members at funerals, memorials, and civic events.
MissionTo protect lives, preserve property, and stand ready—24 hours a day—for our community.
Huntington Fire Department hires through a competitive process that includes a written exam and the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT), with trained firefighters mentoring applicants through preparation. The department is not currently accepting applications as of this review.
Requirements
- 18 to 36 years old at time of application
- U.S. citizen
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Must pass the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) — eight critical physical tasks simulating actual job duties
Hiring process
- Apply online or in person at city hall
- Mentoring — trained firefighters provide guidance on successfully completing the test
- Written exam — competitive 100-question assessment at Mountain Health Arena
- Physical Agility Test (CPAT)
- Background check, psychological evaluation, and medical examination for candidates selected from the hiring list
Benefits
Paid overtime, longevity pay, and shift differential; vacation and holiday time; sick leave; hospitalization coverage; life insurance; vision and prescription benefits; credit union access; union membership with IAFF Local 289.
How old do I need to be to apply to Huntington Fire Department?
Applicants must be between 18 and 36 years old at the time of application.
What testing is involved in the hiring process?
Candidates complete a competitive 100-question written exam at Mountain Health Arena and the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT), which consists of eight critical physical tasks simulating actual job duties.
What is the starting salary?
The starting salary is $40,894, with paid overtime, longevity pay, and shift differential available.
How many stations does Huntington Fire Department operate?
The department operates six fire stations across the city.
Does Huntington Fire Department handle hazardous materials response?
Yes — Huntington hosts West Virginia Regional Response Team 6, a hazmat and technical rescue unit serving Cabell, Wayne, Mason, Lincoln, Boone, and Mingo Counties.