Submit Your Interest in the Orlando Fire Recruit Program

Are you looking for a career with purpose, excitement and opportunity?

The Orlando Fire Recruit Program gives people with little or no firefighting experience the chance to start a career with the Orlando Fire Department. The program is challenging, but it gives recruits the skills and confidence needed to become fire service professionals.

After successfully completing the program, recruits will attend the Orlando Fire Department orientation to continue the process of becoming city firefighters.

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Step 1.Check your eligibility

In order to participate, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Be interested in a career in the fire service.
  • Pass a criminal background check.
  • Pass a medical exam including a drug screen.

You are not eligible if you:

  • Have used tobacco or tobacco products within the past year.
  • Have used or possessed a controlled substance within the past three years.
  • Have a DUI or DWI conviction within the past four years.
  • Have been convicted of, pleaded no contest to, or had adjudication withheld for any felony crime.

Step 2.Submit an interest form

Fill out the interest form to get started. We’ll let you know when applications open for the next Orlando Fire Recruit Program. If you move forward in the process, someone from our recruitment team will contact you about the next steps.

Complete the Interest Form

Additional Information

The City of Orlando actively recruits future firefighters and has a career pathway that starts with completion of an interest form, academy-style training and guidance for getting certified.

People who are hired into the Orlando Fire Recruit Program receive paid training to attend the fire academy and an EMT course. Orlando Fire liaisons work closely with candidates throughout the program to help them succeed, overcome challenges and get the required certifications.

Program timelines vary. Recruits earn $22 per hour.  

Equal Opportunity

The City of Orlando provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Orlando complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The City of Orlando expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the City of Orlando’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

View the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) and Utilization Report(PDF, 2MB).

Veterans’ preference

Veterans' preference is given according to Florida Law. Submission of a DD214 form and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) is required for consideration. Call 407.246.2235 if you have questions.

E-Verify

The City of Orlando participates in E-Verify. For more information about E-Verify and your rights, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.

Applicants selected for the program must pass a criminal background check and a medical exam including a drug screening.

The City of Orlando has established a Drug-Free Workplace Program in accordance with City Policy 808.4 and Florida Statute 440.12.

Contact Us

Phone

407.246.3286

Email

ofdrecruitment@orlando.gov

Main Office

Orlando Fire Department
78 West Central Boulevard
Orlando, FL
32802
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