The Entry Level Firefighter application period is open through February 29th, 2024.
Apply Here - Entry Level Firefighter
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- EMT Certification (NREMT, VT or Equivalent)
- Valid CPAT certification obtained no more than 12 months prior to time of application. Not required at time of application, but due by May 6th, 2024.
Application Process:
Listed below is the anticipated timeline for the current hiring process. The timeline is subject to change.
Application Due Date: February 29th, 2024
Written Exam: March 8th, 2024 & March 9th, 2024. The written exam will be an online Entry-Level Firefighter Test consisting of 100 questions. Offered at the same time will be a Work Styles Inventory (WSI) Test consisting of 85 questions. The WSI predicts job perfomance related to applicable fire service criteria. The online test requires access to a laptop or desktop computer. Applicants will pay a $35 fee to take the exam. Applicants experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to submit an email request for financial aid to bfdadmin@burlingtonvt.gov. Likewise, applicants who are unable to access a laptop or desktop computer are requested to submit a request for accommodation via email to bfdadmin@burlingtonvt.gov.
Exam Information:
- Entry-Level Firefighter Exam: Exam FAQ
- Work Styles Inventory
CPAT Due Date: May 6th, 2024.
Phone Interview: March 11th, 2024 - March 29th, 2024.
Virtual Panel Interview: April 1st, 2024 - April 5th, 2024
Receipt of Conditional Offer of Employment: April 8th, 2024 - April 12th, 2024
Medical & Background Checks Completed: April 15th, 2024 - May 17th, 2024
Recruit Academy Start Date: TBD
CPAT Testing Opportunities:
The State of Vermont is no longer offering CPAT Testing. Below are CPAT Testing options available in New England.
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Our firefighters work a unique 48/96 shift schedule, meaning 48 hours on and 96 hours off. Starting salary for an entry-level firefighter is $58,514 base pay with an additional 4% for Advanced EMT and 10% for Paramedic certifications.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage
- Pension Plan
- Annual Retention Bonuses
- Military Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Contributory Retirement Plan
- Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education benefits through Champlain College TruEd
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Wellness Bonus Program
- Local Resort and Store Discounts
- Subsidized Transportation Options
Most of the common questions we receive from interested applicants are answered in our section “How to Become a Burlington Fire Fighter.”
