Employment Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must hold a valid Driver's License with satisfactory MVR
• Must possess good moral character with no felony convictions
• Must successfully complete the Employment Process Hiring Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• NPQ Firefighter I or II certifications
• Intermediate EMT I, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic 

Candidate is ineligible if:

• Georgia State Firefighter Certification or NPQ I or NPQ II Certification has been suspended or revoked or is currently under investigation
• Has been convicted of a felony within the past ten (10) years

Hiring Process

• Panel Interview
• Finger Print and Background Check
• Psychological Evaluation
• Physical Agility Test
• Medical Examination, Drug Test, and CVSA
• Final Interview

Job Description

• Non-Certified Firefighter (PDF)
• Certified Firefighter
• Firefighter EMT (PDF)
• Firefighter Paramedic (PDF)

Please note that the City of Fayetteville reserves the right to modify the selection process based on administrative considerations, legal requirements, or business/operational necessity.