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Anniston Fire Department
Anniston, AL · Calhoun County
Municipal department made up entirely of career personnel.
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Department careers page ↗Anniston Fire Department is an all-career municipal department covering roughly 55 square miles of residential and industrial territory in northeast Alabama, operating out of five stations. The department has earned an ISO Public Protection Classification of 2, reflecting a well-resourced approach to fire suppression and prevention for the city's roughly 47,000 residents.
Beyond emergency response, the department runs a free smoke-alarm installation program for residents and issues burn permits, and its Command Staff builds custom public-safety plans for city events, providing on-site medical and rescue coverage. Anniston Fire Station #3 also hosts the Anniston Regional Training Center (in partnership with the Alabama Fire College), which runs firefighter and first-responder training classes for the region.
The department also invests in growing its own pipeline of future firefighters through a High School Fire Science Program, where Anniston City Schools seniors train to state and NFPA standards, certify as volunteer firefighters, and can bridge directly into a paid career firefighter role after an additional five weeks of recruit training.
Anniston Fire Department hires firefighters through the city's Civil Service Board, which handles recruitment for both police and fire. Interested applicants start with an online recruitment form; a recruiter then follows up to answer questions and help with the required background packet before it's submitted to the Civil Service Board.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Completed background packet
- No illegal drug use within the last 365 days
Hiring process
- Fill out the online firefighter recruitment form
- A recruiter reaches out to answer questions and guide you through the process
- Complete the required Firefighter Background packet (a recruiter can help)
- Recruiter submits your application and background packet to the Civil Service Board for review
Anniston also offers a High School Fire Science Program: seniors train to NFPA and Alabama Firefighter's Personnel Standards and Education Commission standards, complete an Emergency Care Provider course, and certify as volunteer firefighters. Graduates are eligible for a five-week 'Bridge' recruit school to earn Firefighter I and II certification and enter the workforce as fully certified career firefighters.
What are the requirements to become a firefighter with Anniston Fire Department?
Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and a completed background packet. Anyone who has used illegal drugs in the last 365 days is not eligible.
How do I apply to Anniston Fire Department?
Fill out the department's online recruitment form. A recruiter will reach out to answer questions and help you complete the Firefighter Background packet, then submit your application to the Civil Service Board for review.
What is Anniston Fire Department's ISO rating?
Anniston Fire Department holds an ISO Public Protection Classification of 2.
Does Anniston Fire Department have a program for high school students interested in firefighting?
Yes. The High School Fire Science Program lets Anniston City Schools seniors train to state and NFPA standards, certify as volunteer firefighters, and bridge into a paid career firefighter position after an additional five weeks of recruit training.
How many fire stations does Anniston have?
Anniston Fire Department operates out of five stations covering about 55 square miles and 47,310 residents, all staffed entirely by career personnel.