Fire Department · Career
Auburn Fire Division
Auburn, AL · Lee County
Minimum daily staffing of 25 personnel per shift across three platoons (A, B, C); five engines, two ladder/pumper quints, and one command vehicle across six stations.
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Department careers page ↗Auburn Fire Department handles fire suppression, technical rescue, EMS response, hazardous-materials mitigation, and severe-weather response across the City of Auburn, Alabama, as well as the Auburn University campus. Crews work out of six stations under three rotating platoons (A, B, and C), each holding a minimum daily staffing of 25 personnel on 24-hour shifts followed by 48 hours off duty. In 2025 the department answered 7,802 calls for service, logged 30,500 hours of training, and completed more than 1,700 pre-fire building inspections and 3,800 hydrant checks.
The department pairs that suppression capacity with an active prevention program: Pre-Fire Plan inspections that familiarize crews with a building's layout and hazards before an emergency, fire drills at area schools and Auburn University dorms and fraternities, free smoke-detector installation for residents, and public fire-safety education events. In 2022 the Insurance Services Office rated the department a Class 2/2X.
Auburn also builds its own pipeline into the profession through a Student Firefighter Program, which lets full-time Auburn University students combine coursework with a 17-week recruit academy (EMT-Basic, Firefighter I and II) and paid shift work, feeding directly into future career-firefighter openings.
MissionThe Auburn Fire Department is committed to preserving life and property through focused training, intentional action, and unwavering support for our community.
Full-time firefighter and firefighter/paramedic openings are posted through the City of Auburn's general employment portal on GovernmentJobs.com (no fire-specific postings were listed at the time of writing). Auburn also recruits through its Student Firefighter Program, a paid apprenticeship for full-time Auburn University students that leads toward a career firefighting position.
Requirements
- Pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
- Pass a departmental interview
- Complete a 17-week recruit training academy covering EMT-Basic, Firefighter I, and Firefighter II
- For the Student Firefighter Program: full-time (12 semester hours) enrollment at Auburn University and a minimum 2.0 GPA
Hiring process
- Pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
- Complete a departmental interview
- Attend the 17-week recruit training academy (EMT-Basic, Firefighter I & II)
- Graduate and receive a company assignment based on order of merit and department need
Benefits
Student Firefighters are paid for hours worked and training, can earn paid tuition assistance with a 2.5 GPA or higher, receive step raises for longevity and skill progression, may live in station housing when available, and are provided uniforms and equipment.
New firefighters, including Student Firefighters, complete a 17-week recruit academy covering EMT-Basic, Firefighter I, and Firefighter II.
How do I become a firefighter with the Auburn Fire Department?
Auburn Fire Department hires through the City of Auburn's general employment portal on GovernmentJobs.com. Candidates can also enter the profession through the department's Student Firefighter Program, which combines Auburn University coursework with a 17-week recruit academy covering EMT-Basic, Firefighter I, and Firefighter II.
What is Auburn Fire Department's Student Firefighter Program?
It is a paid apprenticeship for full-time Auburn University students who pass the CPAT and an interview, complete academy training, and then work 24-hour shifts every third day while maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA; students earning a 2.5 GPA or higher can receive paid tuition.
How many stations does Auburn Fire Department operate?
The department operates six fire stations across the City of Auburn, headquartered at Station 1 on E. Magnolia Avenue, and covers both the city and the Auburn University campus.
What is Auburn Fire Department's ISO rating?
In 2022, the Insurance Services Office rated Auburn Fire Department a Class 2/2X, reflecting a high level of fire suppression capability.
What shift schedule do Auburn firefighters work?
Firefighters work 24-hour shifts followed by 48 hours off, rotating across three platoons (A, B, and C) with a minimum daily staffing of 25 personnel per shift.