Entry Firefighter (Recruit)

City-of-Little-Rock-; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Little Rock is seeking entry-level firefighters to protect lives and property by responding to firefighting and emergency rescue calls. The position is designated as safety-sensitive and dependent on random drug and alcohol screening.

Salary is set at a 56-hour work week, with the graduate rate listed as $51,513.28 annually. The selection process includes online applications, written exams, physical agility testing, structured interviews, and an academy schedule for 2027.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for entry-level Firefighter positions per Arkansas Civil Service rules.
• Must meet the criteria listed in the Little Rock Civil Service Commission Rules and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to firefighting or emergency rescue calls to protect lives and property.

Job description

This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

To protect the lives and property of citizens of Little Rock by responding to calls for firefighting or emergency rescue assistance.

Salary adjusts to a 56 Hour rate when recruits graduate ($51,513.28)

Essential Functions:

For a complete job description to include all essential functions for position, please visit our webpage here.

Minimum Qualifications & Additional Requirements:

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with State of Arkansas Civil Service statutes, Little Rock Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations and City of Little Rock Policies and Procedures, applicants for entry-level Firefighter positions must meet the criteria listed here.

Application Requirements:

• Accepting online applications only.
• Application and supplemental questions required by closing date.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
• A confirmation notice will be sent to the applicant's email address once the application has been submitted. It is recommended that applicants keep a copy of this notice as verification of application submission.
• You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account or by contacting Human Resources at [phone] if they are having computer difficulties.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation in the application and / or testing process, you must notify the City of LR Labor and Employee Relations Division PRIOR to the date of your written examination. The request may be made via email to [e-mail].

Military scheduling accommodations should be submitted via email to [e-mail].

SELECTION PROCESS:

STEP #1 - APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit applications and supplemental information questions on-line here. Supplemental questions will be used for eligibility screening for job requirements available for review.

STEP #2 - WRITTEN EXAM: Scheduling notices will be sent via email to all eligible candidates. These appointments are available on a first-come first served-basis. The written exams will be conducted the October 17th, 30th, and November 14th. (You must be invited to schedule and sign-up before you will be allowed to test.) Location: Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center. Times of exams will be provided when scheduling exam. Study guides for the NFSI written exam are not required but are available at no expense via coupon provided once test eligibility is confirmed at the website here.

STEP #3 - PHYSICAL AGILITY TESTING: Candidates who pass the written exam will be eligible for the Physical Agility testing and will be notified via email. Testing will be administered at LRFD Training the week of December 7th-11th, 2026. Dates/times will be provided to eligible candidates via email. Please see the link below for a breakdown of the LRFD Physical ability test.

STEP #4 - STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS: Interviews will be administered the month of February 2027. Dates/times will be provided to eligible candidates via email.

STEP #5 - ELIGIBLE LIST: Candidates that successfully complete all steps of the hiring process will be placed on an eligible list ranked by composite score. These rankings will be used to select the candidates for the 2027 Fire Academy, tentative to begin March/April 2027.

Additional information regarding the selection and hiring process is included in the candidate packet that will be sent to you via email after verifying eligibility. There is also additional information, to include a video of the Physical Agility Test on the Human Resources web page at www.littlerock.gov.