Colorado Springs Fire Department will be testing for entry level firefighters

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED - The Colorado Springs Fire Department will be testing for entry level firefighters. Applications are available TODAY - November 26, 2012 - December 14, 2013. Testing will be held January 10, 2013. 

The Colorado Springs Fire Department utilizes www.GovernmentJobs.com for our application process. You may start your GovernmentJobs.com profile at anytime using the directions in the document below. For questions, please contact Cassie Beckey at cbeckey@springsgov.com or visithttp://www.springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=194

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Today’s Fire Service is more competitive than ever before, and it's becoming harder every day to find an ideal job. Those selected for commission are often only hundredths of a point ahead of applicants who are not hired! The key to success is found in preparation, and we are here to help you achieve your goals.

The site has study guides for all the popular Fire Service books like Essentials of Fire Fighting, Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics, Strategy of Firefighting, and Brannigan's Building Construction For The Fire Service.

LAFD Firefighter Opening of the Firefighter Examination

Due to the City's budget situation, the anticipated opening of the Firefighter examination in the Fall of 2012 will be moved to the first quarter of 2013.

In the meantime, the LAFD is hosting Recruitment Seminars and prep programs on an ongoing basis. All recruitment seminars will cover the same basic information on the selection process, life on the job, and how to prepare. Therefore, you need attend ONLYone, if you so choose. Participation is NOT mandatory. The seminars are for general information. Gender/ethnicity-specific events will feature special guest speakers.

Please click here for a calendar of events.

To RSVP, simply click on the seminar of your choice. An automatic e-mail window will appear. (NOTE: This function does not work on mobile devices.)

• Please include the first name, last name and e-mail address of the person(s) attending the event.
• If you experience difficulty with this, just send an e-mail which includes the date & time of the desired seminar in the subject line.
• You will receive a confirmation email within 3 business days. If you do not receive confirmation within that time, please follow-up via e-mail toper.joinLAFD@lacity.org.

Although we are not currently accepting applications, it is never too soon to prepare!

• Get LAFD ready! Start now! Click Here for tools to develop a useful exercise regimen.
• Volunteer to find out more about the LAFD! Follow this link to get involved!
• Lastly, be sure to submit a request for notification of when the firefighter exam filing will open. https://personline.lacity.org/notecard/index.cfm