HIRING PROCESS

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The National City Fire Department currently utilizes the FCTC Written Exam for entry level Firefighter testing. Passing scores will be accpeted up to 12 months prior to the application closing date. Applicants are highly encouraged to confirm their active status on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) before applying if utilizing previous test scores.

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Successfully complete the online application at Governmentjobs.com

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of relevant education, experience, training, and FCTC Statewide eligibility list (SEL) placement. 

Candidates will be selected for interviews based off of an application screening of relevant training, education and experience. Successful Candiadates passing the first round interview will be invited to participate in a Fire Chief's Interview in order to be placed on the hiring eligibility list.

After successfully completing the intervew phase of the hiring process, Candidates will  be subject to a thorough background investigation, which may include fingerprinting, computer voice stress analysis (CVSA), and medical examination.

Successful Candidates who have passed all steps of the hiring process will be invited to attened the National City Fire Department Recruit Fire Academy