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Idaho Falls Fire Department
Idaho Falls, ID · Bonneville County
The Idaho Falls Fire Department provides fire suppression and emergency medical services to the city of Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, and surrounding areas of eastern Idaho — a service area of roughly 350 square miles and about 108,000 residents. As a career department within the City of Idaho Falls, it responds to fire, medical, rescue, and other emergencies.
The department maintains a dedicated EMS division (recently led by new EMS Division Chief Chase Mills) alongside fire suppression, prevention, and public-education programs such as fire-station tours and fireworks-safety outreach.
Idaho Falls hires firefighters (EMT and paramedic tracks) into its career department.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age by the test date
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Pass a medical examination after a contingent offer of employment
- Pass a background check after a contingent offer of employment
Hiring process
- Register for and take the written exam through Public Safety Testing (do not apply through the city website)
- Top candidates are invited to a physical agility test — a Combat Challenge completed in under 7 minutes, including a 75-foot ladder-truck climb — and first-round interviews
- Final interviews
- Recruits are selected and hired
Benefits
The City of Idaho Falls offers PERSI — Idaho's defined-benefit state retirement plan — plus medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and paid time off.
New recruits complete an 8+ week IFFD Recruit Academy (sanctioned by Fire Services Technology) preparing them for the IFSAC Firefighter 1 written and practical exams; the department typically holds one to two academies per year.
What area does the Idaho Falls Fire Department serve?
The city of Idaho Falls and surrounding eastern Idaho — roughly 350 square miles and about 108,000 residents.
What positions does the department hire?
Firefighters, with EMT and paramedic tracks, into its career department.