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FIRE FIGHTER
Sioux City Fire Rescue is aggressively working to diversify our hiring process. We know that a department that reflects our community will best serve all citizens. We are seeking qualified candidates to apply and test to become eligible for hire. Females and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. This opportunity represents a great career in a field that makes a positive impact on the lives of our fellow citizens.
Above salary is effective July 1, 2023.
Click HERE to review and download the most current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Basic Fire Fighter Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Graduation from High School or a General Educational Development (GED) required.
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Must have a valid driver’s license.
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Applicant must pass all phases of the hiring process designated by the Rules of the Civil Service Board.
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Must provide verification of certification as a State of Iowa or Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at the time of a conditional offer by the Fire Chief.
Fire Fighter Hiring Process:
Sioux City Fire Rescue holds an entrance examination for firefighter every two years.
| Application Period | Application period opened on . You can sign up to be notified of future job application openings by selecting the subscribe button under the job description for | ||
| Written Test | Applicants will be notified on the date, location, and time of the Civil Service written test. Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or above to advance to the next step of the hiring process. | ||
| Physical Agility Test | At the completion of the written test, applicants schedule a date and time to participate in the Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) orientation and practice sessions. However, only those that pass the written exam will be invited to participate in the CPAT process. The orientation / practice CPAT sessions are spaced approximately 8 weeks apart to allow candidates time to improve their physical fitness and enhance the likelihood of success. |
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| Oral Interview | An in-person oral interview is conducted with each candidate that successfully passed the CPAT. The interview board is an organized scoring process where panel members will be able to rank and rate the candidates based on their qualifications and determine who would be a good fit for the department. | ||
| Eligibility List | Based on the combined scores of the written test and oral interviews, the top 20 candidates are placed, in order of overall scores, on an eligibility list which is certified by the Civil Service Board. This list is valid for two years from the certified date. | ||
| Job Offer | Conditional job offers will be made by Sioux City Fire Rescue's Fire Chief based on available positions. After a conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a criminal background check, medical examination, and drug and alcohol screening. | ||
| Hire Date | Once the medical examination has been reviewed, the applicant will receive a letter notifying them of their fire fighter appointment, along with the date and time to report for 3-week orientation. Upon the completion of the orientation period, the fire fighter will begin their 24-hour shift rotation at Station 3. |
Get Started Now!
The next application period for fire fighter is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2024.
Apply for a fire fighter position HERE. (Will take you to governmentjobs.com)
If the application period is not currently open, you may elect to subscribe to future job alerts under the fire fighter job description. By doing so, you will receive an email once the application period opens so you do not miss your opportunity to apply!
Fire fighter written exam study guide and practice tests can be found HERE.
Prepare yourself for the Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) by downloading the CPAT instructional video HERE.
Contact the Sioux City Human Resources Department at 712-279-6200 for additional information or questions.