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Should I Apply as a Recruit Firefighter or a Lateral Firefighter?

Recruit Firefighter vs. Lateral Firefighter

Pre-requisites for Recruit Firefighter

You should apply as a Recruit Firefighter if: 

  • You are between the ages of 21-40 
  • You have no previous experience as a career firefighter. We define a career firefighter as someone who works as a firefighter in a full-time capacity (40-56 hours/week). 
  • You have a high school diploma or equivalency. 
  • You have no felony convictions. 
  • You have a high moral standard.
  • You are driven and have a good work ethic.
  • Work well in very stressful and intense environments. 
  • You appreciate and encourage a diverse work environment. 
  • You can work well with a diverse group of peers.
  • You appreciate working in a team environment. 
  • You have a desire to serve the citizens and visitors to our city and county. 
  • You are willing to put the needs of our citizens and visitors above your own.
  • You enjoy working with your hands and enjoy physical challenges.
  • You have healthy habits like participating in a regular physical fitness regimen, being on time, and avoiding unhealthy practices like excessive alcohol and drug use. 
  • You have good time management skills. 


To apply for the Recruit Hiring Process, click here.

  

You should apply as a Lateral Firefighter if you meet all the criteria above and have:

  • Two years of experience as a career (full-time) firefighter experience in a municipal fire department. 
  • Indiana, IFSAC, and/or Proboard Firefighter II and Hazard Materials Operations. 
  • Indiana and/or NREMT certifications: EMT-B, A-EMT, or Paramedic.


To apply for the Lateral Hiring Process, click here.

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