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We're accepting applications for full-time firefighters now through November 17, 2024. For more information, view the job application.

Welcome to the Bozeman Fire Departments careers and opportunities page. The Department is dedicated to hiring high quality candidates with the desire to serve their community with compassion and professionalism. We believe firefighting is a challenging and rewarding career path and look forward to helping you explore the possibility of becoming part of the Bozeman Fire Department.

The Bozeman Fire Department is a member of the Montana Firefighter Testing Consortium (MFFTC) along with other Montana state fire departments including Belgrade, Big Sky, Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Miles City, Missoula, Lockwood Fire District, Kalispell and Frenchtown Rural Fire district.

The Bozeman Fire Department generally hires in the Spring and Fall, ahead of their recruit academies starting March and August. Due to the vigorous physical demands of the position, a candidate must have a valid CPAT card verifying they have taken and passed the test within 12 months of the closing date of the job posting. (The Bozeman Fire Department will accept valid out of state CPAT cards) The MFFTC conducts the CPAT twice a year. Visit the Montana Firefighter Testing Consortium website to learn more about CPAT testing.

A Candidate must also be 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States and possess a Montana or National Registry EMT license minimum.

To be of moral character and conduct personal life above reproach as determined by a thorough background check.

Not have been convicted of a crime for which a person could be imprisoned in a Federal or State Penitentiary.

A high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. certificate.

In possession of or be able to obtain a Montana driver’s license at the time of hiring.

Be of sound physical and mental health.

Bozeman Fire department responds to calls 24/7 365 days a year. This is not a 9-5 job. Bozeman Firefighters are required to work a 48/96 shift cycle. These are rotating shifts of 48 hours on and 96 off. This ensures equality, every firefighter works rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

For additional questions related to careers at the Bozeman Fire Department, please email jvero@bozeman.net or call 406-582-2350.

APPLICATION SCREENING

After the application process closes, applications are reviewed for completeness and accuracy, and to ensure that candidates meet the minimum requirements. Candidates are also screened and ranked based on numerous job related criteria, including, but not limited to:

Relevant education beyond high school;

Prior fire service experience;

Other relevant experience;

Training from national certifying bodies such as IFSAC, Pro-Board, NFPA, ICC, etc.

PHONE INTERVIEW (AS NEEDED)

If deemed necessary by the Fire Chief or the Human Resources Department, candidates selected from the screening process will be interviewed by phone as the first step in the hiring process. This is an optional step in the process and may not occur in every process.

After the screening process and phone interview, successful candidates will be invited to participate in further hiring processes. Candidates must successfully pass each portion below before moving on in the process.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST

ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW

Candidates must satisfactorily complete a structured interview before a panel which involves questions related to being a Bozeman Firefighter.

Results from all candidate interviews will be ranked to determine which candidates will continue in the process.

Candidates selected for a position after this process will be given a conditional job offer, contingent on completing the rest of the process.

PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

VOLUNTEERING

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