Fire Department · Career
Northport Fire And Rescue
Northport, AL · Tuscaloosa County
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Department careers page ↗Northport Fire Rescue has served the city of Northport, Alabama since 1965. A department of the City of Northport in Tuscaloosa County, it covers a historic and mostly residential community of nearly 15 square miles, providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, and a range of specialized emergency disciplines. The department describes itself as a progressive organization built around community involvement.
The department operates four stations across the city: Station 1 on McFarland Boulevard, Station 2 on Highway 69 N (also home to the department's administrative office), Station 3 on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and Station 4 on Rose Boulevard.
Beyond emergency response, Northport Fire Rescue runs an active community-programs slate — public education sessions on fire safety, first aid, rope rescue, vehicle extrication, and fall prevention, plus child safety seat installation and smoke alarm testing — and enforces the fire code through a dedicated fire code division. Fire Chief Bart Marshall leads the department, and its members are represented by IAFF Local 2676.
Northport hires firefighters through the City of Northport's application portal on GovernmentJobs.com; applications are accepted only while a position is posted. Entry-level candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and must obtain Alabama Firefighter I/II certification and a basic EMT license within the first year of employment.
Applicants who are not already Alabama Firefighter I/II certified take a written examination and must have completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within the previous twelve months. Applicants who already hold Alabama Firefighter I/II certification skip the written exam but must pass all other pre-employment checks, including a background review requiring a record free of felony convictions. A valid Alabama driver's license is required at hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, with related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Obtain and maintain Alabama Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification within the first year of employment
- Obtain and maintain a basic Emergency Medical Technician license within the first year of employment
- CPAT completed within the past twelve months to be eligible for testing, if not already Firefighter I/II certified
- Record free and clear of felony convictions or crimes of moral turpitude
- Valid State of Alabama driver's license at time of hire and as a condition of continued employment
Hiring process
- Submit an application through the City of Northport portal on GovernmentJobs.com while a posting is open
- Pass the written examination (waived for applicants already Alabama Firefighter I/II certified)
- Provide proof of CPAT completion within the past twelve months (if not Firefighter I/II certified)
- Pass all pre-employment checks, including the background review
Benefits
City of Northport benefits for fire personnel include:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama health and dental insurance, plus a free employee health clinic for enrolled employees and dependents
- Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA/ERS) pension — fire employees hired after 2012 contribute 8.5% after certification — with an optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan
- Enhanced fire-department leave accruals: 5 to 10 hours of vacation per pay period by tenure and 5.5 hours of sick leave per pay period
- Eleven paid holidays, longevity bonuses of $500–$800 after five years of service, and city-paid $10,000 life and AD&D coverage
Where are Northport Fire Rescue's stations located?
Station 1 is at 3500 McFarland Blvd, Station 2 at 5500 Highway 69 N, Station 3 at 1101 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, and Station 4 at 4900 Rose Blvd, all in Northport.
What EMS certification do Northport firefighters need?
Firefighters must obtain and maintain a basic EMT license within their first year of employment. The department provides BLS-level medical assistance for the sick and injured.
When can Northport firefighters retire?
Northport participates in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA/ERS). Employees may retire after 25 years of service, or at age 60 with 10 years of service.
How can I find out when Northport Fire Rescue is hiring?
Openings are posted to the City of Northport's GovernmentJobs.com portal only while positions are open. You can also watch this department on Driftsmoke to get an alert when a new Northport opening is listed.