Firefighter Recruitment Information
Updated: March 18, 2009

At the request of City management, the Civil Service Commission, at its March 18, 2009 meeting, canceled the recruitment for the position of Fire Recruit, originally scheduled to open March 2, 2009. 

At this time, it is unknown when the next recruitment for Fire Recruit will be opened.  Please check our website for updated information as it becomes available.  Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Long Beach.

Long Beach Civil Service Commission

Minimum Qualifications for Fire Recruit

Qualified candidates must satisfy requirements A, B, C, D, and E by the filing deadline.

A.  A valid driver’s license.
B.  Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
C.  High school diploma or GED equivalency.
D.  A current, valid CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) certificate.
E.  A current, valid Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT-I) certificate (with CPR certification), or higher. 
     Applicants may submit a valid certificate of EMT recertification (with proof of CPR certification) if applicable.