Do you have what it takes to be a Firefighter?  We think you do!

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. WE WILL TEACH YOU EVERYHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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2026-2028 Application Period is Open

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Application period will close April 30th, 2025 @ 11:59pm

Evansville Fire Department Applicant Requirements

Applications to test for our eligibility list are accepted every two years on the odd year (i.e. 2025, 2027). At the completion of the testing process, applicants are ranked from highest to lowest and this applicant eligibilty list will be in effect for two years. (i.e. 2026 - 2027 and 2028-2029). We then offer employment from the applicant eligibilty list as vacancies on the fire department occur.

NOTE: IC 36-8-4-2 Residence requirements (06-2021) Allows employed firefighters to live outside of the state.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 21 to 40 years of age (Must be 21 when the eligibility goes into effect on January 1, 2026
• Eligibity ends on applicants 40th* birthday *recently changed July 2023
• Valid driver license
• Not been convicted of a felony that has not been expunged or sealed.
• Any display of offensive, inappropriate or unprofessional body art is prohibited. Those items that could be considered offensive, inappropriate, or unprofessional are outlined in EFD Policy 222.4
• Discharge from military not categorized as “Other Than Honorable”, “Bad Conduct” or “Dishonorable”. (if applicable)
• Comply with all statutory requirements.
• Qualified to perfom the essential job functions specified in the Firefighter Job Description (see link below)
• Meet any requirements established by the Merit Commission for appointment to the Department.

The examination process shall consist of the following components:

1. A written test or tests (will be administered June 14, 2025)
2. Oral interview
3. CPAT - Candidate Physical Ability Test developed and licensed by IAFF
4.  75' Aerial Ladder Climb  (Testing for the fear of heights - acrophobia) 

Such relevant assessment methods as may be adopted by the Fire Merit Commission that are consistent with professional standards and legal guidelines.

Salary & Benefits (2025)

• 1st Year Probationary Firefighter Salary $64,434, 2nd year Firefighter $67,434, 5th year Firefighter $72,178
• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• State Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans
• Advancement opportunities
• Work schedule is a 24-hour shift  0700-0700
  • example of monthly work schedule

   "A" Shift 

    "B" Shift

    "C" Shift

Job Description-Evansville Firefighter

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Email questions to: EFDemployment@evansvillefiredepartment.com

Thank you for your interest in the Evansville Fire Department

Respectfully,

Kim Garrett

Deputy Chief of Administration/ Merit Commission Liaison Officer                  

812-435-6235