How to Become a Modesto Firefighter

Explorer_2You first must become a firefighter trainee. The hiring process for the position of firefighter trainee involves the following steps, all of which must be completed satisfactorily to be considered for the position.

  1. Skills & Abilities

Candidate Requirements

  • Be at least 21 years of age at the time of final filing of application.
  • Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
  • Must have a 70% or higher FCTC score within the past 12 months at the time of application.
  • Pass a thorough background investigation.
  • Pass an oral interview conducted by selection committee with a minimum score of 70%.
  • Pass job related physical performance exercises.
  • Pass medical examination.
  • Pass the written entry level test.
  • Possess a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card is required at time of application.
  • Possess a Firefighter 1 Certificate or graduation from a Firefighter 1 academy certified by the State Fire Marshal's Office orthe completion of 15 semester units of college coursework in Fire Science "major" courses.
    • A list of classes including name of school, course title, number of units and date completed must be attached to the application.
    • College transcripts will also be required by date of oral board interview.
  • Possess a valid California class "C" driver's license. Possession of no less than a Class 2 operator's license is required prior to completion of the 12-month probation.
  • Possess a valid E.M.T. certificate at the time of application.