The Eagle Fire Protection District is 75 years strong. In order to maintain department strength and sustain the district’s continued growth we run an open recruitment list for lateral hires and hire entry level firefighters. Please check out the requirements for both entry level firefighters and lateral hires:
Structural Firefighter:
- High School Diploma, (GED), or greater.
- Minimum age at time of hire:18.
- Possess a valid driver license.
- Obtain a valid State of Idaho driver’s license within 6 months of hire date.
- Must possess a current National Registry or state-issued EMT-B (or higher) certification by November 30th 2024 to be considered for an interview.
- Must obtain a State of Idaho EMT-B (or higher) by March 31st 2025 to be considered for employment.
- Physical Fitness Level -Arduous.
- A combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- Candidates must pass NFPA 1582/DOT pre-employment physical and medical assessment upon receiving a job offer.
- Candidates with any felonies, felony driving convictions and/or felony drug convictions will be disqualified.
- Candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
Hiring Process
Recruitment: Structural Firefighters, October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Interviews: January 2025
Proposed Academy Start Date: August 2025
Academy: New hire academy runs 18-20 weeks
Probationary Period: One year from date of hire