Join Our Team
The 2026 application period is currently open from March 2nd through April 3rd, 2026.
If you are considering a career in public safety, you are encouraged to complete an application.
The Fargo Fire Department accepts applications once per year, typically in the spring. To receive notifications via email when a new application period opens, complete and submit a Job Interest Card by subscribing to “Fire & EMS” jobs at governmentjobs.com. Detailed information on the complete hiring process can be found by visiting the Fargo Fire Department's Hiring Requirements page. The entire hiring process can be expected to take 6-12 months to complete.
Minimum Hiring Requirements are:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Minimum education of a High school Diploma or GED
- Fluency in the English language, written and spoken
- Complete a City of Fargo application
The hiring process is quite extensive, successful applicants will:
- Complete a written exam
- High scores on the written exam will advance to an oral interview
- Successful applicants will be given conditional job offers dependent on available openings within the department
Conditional job offers will require potential employees to complete:
- Background Investigation
- Drug Screening
- Psychological Exam
- Polygraph
- Medical Exam
- SCBA Fit Test
- Physical Agility Test
All new employees are required to complete an 18-week Recruit Academy. The Fargo Fire Department conducts two academies per year:
- One throughout the spring, typically beginning in January and completing in May
- One throughout the Fall, typically beginning in August and completing in December