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THIS STEP IS MANAGED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Completion of a City of Long Beach job application is required and can be completed and submitted online 24 hours a day when the filing period is open.
The filing period is generally open for ONE WEEK, and applicants are encouraged to complete a job interest card with the Fire Department in order to be notified directly when the application filing period is open.
Application filing date: Monday, December 1, 2025, and closes Thursday, December 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Entry-Level Firefighter Examination Requirement:
Completion of the entry-level firefighter examination is required. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their exam through the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) before the application filing period opens.
Testing Deadline:
All required testing must be completed by December 26, 2025
Valid California State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification and/or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification will be required.
