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Broken Arrow Fire Department
Broken Arrow, OK · Tulsa County
Grown from 5 full-time personnel and 1 station in 1964 to more than 170 personnel and 7 stations today.
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Department careers page ↗Founded in 1964 with five full-time firefighters and a single station, Broken Arrow Fire Department has grown alongside the city into the largest fire department in Oklahoma, now staffing seven stations with more than 170 personnel across 105 square miles. The department added ambulance service in January 1973 and today provides its own advanced life support (ALS) transport, holding a Class 1 ISO Public Protection Classification, the highest rating available.
Beyond structural firefighting, BAFD trains its own recruits through a 23-week Cadet Academy that builds toward Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Rope Rescue Technician, and Confined Space Technician certifications, giving the department in-house hazmat and technical-rescue capability alongside its EMS transport role. In 2024, crews answered more than 19,000 calls, with roughly 82 percent being requests for medical service.
Fire Chief Jeremy Moore leads the department, with Assistant Fire Chief Mark Steward and a team of deputy chiefs overseeing day-to-day operations across the growing city.
BAFD hires firefighter/EMT recruits through periodic Cadet Academy classes. Candidates must have no felony convictions (or convictions for a crime of moral turpitude) and must hold, or be eligible for, NREMT certification and an Oklahoma EMS license before receiving a conditional offer of employment.
Requirements
- No convictions of a felony or crime of moral turpitude
- NREMT certification, or eligibility for one, prior to a conditional offer of employment
- Eligible for an Oklahoma EMS license
Hiring process
- Online application
- Written examination
- CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) — must be completed in 10 minutes 20 seconds or less
- Virtual/online interview
- Panel interview
Benefits
Firefighters are covered by the Oklahoma Firefighters' Pension and Retirement System. The City also offers a flexible benefit plan that reduces tax liability on health insurance premiums, unreimbursed medical expenses, and childcare expenses, plus an Employee Assistance Plan for employees and their families.
The Cadet Academy runs 23 weeks, training recruits to Firefighter I & II along with Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations, Rope Rescue Technician, and Confined Space Technician certifications.
How do I apply to become a firefighter with Broken Arrow Fire Department?
The process starts with an online application, followed by a written examination, a CPAT physical ability test, a virtual interview, and a panel interview.
What is the CPAT time requirement?
Candidates must complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test in 10 minutes and 20 seconds or less to pass.
What certifications does the Cadet Academy provide?
Over 23 weeks, cadets earn Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Rope Rescue Technician, and Confined Space Technician certifications.
What is the starting pay after probation?
Post-probationary (1 year) pay for a Firefighter/EMT-Basic is $53,911.97 annually, contingent on EMT or Paramedic licensure.
How many stations does BAFD operate and who do they serve?
BAFD operates 7 fire stations covering 105 square miles and serving more than 116,000 residents.