Opening Date: 3/2/26
Closing Date: 3/31/26
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR DATES, TIMES, CPAT-RELATED INFORMATION, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION.
STARTING ANNUAL BASE SALARY BASED ON CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- NON-CERTIFIED WITH NO EXPERIENCE $45,438.73
- CERTIFIED WITH LESS THAN ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE $47,322.93
- CERTIFIED WITH 1-2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE $49,285.25
- CERTIFIED WITH 3-4 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE $51,328.93
- CERTIFIED WITH 4 OR MORE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE $53,457.34
ATTACH THE FOLLOWING IN THE ATTACHMENT SECTION OF THIS APPLICATION:
- Highschool Diploma or GED Certificate
- College Transcripts if applicable
- DD214 if applicable
- CPAT Certification good through October 1, 2026, if applicable
- Three letters of recommendation addressed to the Civil Service Board to speak on behalf of your character and work ethic (not from a family member).
CPAT and written test will be held at Florence Fire Training Center, 4648 Chisholm Road, and will start at 8:30 am. An approved physical statement, signed by a doctor must be submitted “prior” to taking the CPAT.
- Wednesday, April 1, 8:30 am – CPAT Orientation
- Friday, May 1, 8:30 am – 1st CPAT
- Friday, May 15, 8:30 am – 2nd CPAT
- Friday, May 29, 8:30 am – 3rd CPAT
- Monday, June 8, 8:30 am – Written Exam
You have up to three attempts to pass the CPAT. The fee for the CPAT is $25.00 cash for each test taken (to be collected on the day of the test).
There is a Civil Service Fee of $1.50 cash for all applicants taking the written test (to be collected on the day of the test).
