The Eagle Fire Protection District is 75 years strong. In order to maintain department strength and sustain the district’s continued growth, we are running an open recruitment list for entry level firefighters. Please check out the requirements for entry level firefighters:
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 submission of this application, with the ability to obtain reciprocity in Idaho within 120 days of employment and maintain certification.
- Ability to meet physically demanding standards.
- 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 over the age of 18 will be disqualified.
- Candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
Hiring Process
Recruitment: Structural Firefighters, APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Interviews: January 2026
Proposed Academy Start Date: Spring 2026
Academy: Academy runs 18-20 weeks
Probationary Period: One year from date of hire
Ride-alongs: Starting October 1st all ride-alongs will be suspended until further notice.