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Ardmore Fire Department
Ardmore, OK · Carter County
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Department careers page ↗Ardmore Fire Department traces its roots to April 19, 1895, when a fire that started in the Harper and Cecil Livery stable on North Caddo swept through and nearly destroyed the young city of Ardmore. In the aftermath, the department was organized as a 25-member volunteer fire department, outfitted with the city's first horse-drawn steam pumper engine, purchased for $1,800. A second turning point came in 1915, when an exploding railroad tank car of casing-head gas leveled much of downtown Ardmore, spurring the department's growth into the modern career agency it is today.
Ardmore Fire Department is now a career department of 33 firefighters and one administrative secretary, operating out of 3 fire stations that cover a 56-square-mile response area around the clock, 365 days a year. Firefighters work three shifts on a 24-hours-on, 48-hours-off schedule. The department's Fire Suppression Branch responds to structural and wildland fires, provides fire-based EMS response, handles vehicle extrication and mechanical rescue, and manages limited hazardous-materials response and company fire inspections, while the Fire Marshall Branch conducts life-safety inspections, reviews plans for new construction, investigates arson, issues burn and fireworks permits, and leads community fire-safety education.
Ardmore Fire Department hires through the City of Ardmore's online application system, and only accepts applications for positions that are currently posted — there is no standing or continuous application pool. Candidates must be at least 18 years old; EMT certification is required within the first year of employment, and holding Fire Fighter 1 and Fire Fighter 2 certifications can strengthen an application.
Requirements
- Minimum age 18
- EMT certification required within the first year of employment
- Fire Fighter 1 and Fire Fighter 2 certifications helpful for applicants
- Complete online application with required skills assessment
- Drug screening and WorkSTEPS physical testing upon conditional job offer
- Driving record, criminal background, and reference checks may be required
Hiring process
- Apply online through the City of Ardmore's career portal for a currently posted position
- Submit a complete application, including any required skills assessment, before the closing date
- Applications are reviewed, with interviews typically scheduled 3-4 weeks after submission
- Receive a conditional job offer
- Complete drug screening and WorkSTEPS testing
- Complete any required background, driving record, and reference checks
How old do you have to be to work at the Ardmore Fire Department?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to work at the Ardmore Fire Department.
What certifications help you get hired at the Ardmore Fire Department?
EMT certification is required within the first year of employment. Fire Fighter 1 and Fire Fighter 2 certifications are also helpful and can strengthen an application.
How do I apply for a job with the Ardmore Fire Department?
Applications are accepted only for positions currently posted on the City of Ardmore's online career portal, and must include any required skills assessment. The city typically schedules interviews 3-4 weeks after an application is submitted.
How many fire stations does the Ardmore Fire Department have?
Ardmore Fire Department operates 3 fire stations covering a 56-square-mile response area, staffed by 33 career firefighters working around the clock.