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Enid Fire Department
Enid, OK · Garfield County
Station 1 (headquarters) quarters one command unit, three engines, one rescue unit, one hazmat unit, one aerial platform, and one wildland unit; each of the four sub-stations quarters one engine and one wildland unit.
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Department careers page ↗Enid Fire Department traces its service to the community back to 1902, operating under the motto "Saving Lives & Property Since 1902." The department is organized into Suppression, Prevention and Inspection, and Training divisions, with the Suppression Division running three 24-hour shifts (A, B, and C) out of five fire stations. Station 1 serves as headquarters, quartering a command unit, three engines, a rescue unit, a hazardous materials unit, an aerial platform, and a wildland firefighting unit, and is commanded by two captains; the four sub-stations each house one engine and one wildland unit under a lieutenant.
Beyond emergency response, the department's Prevention and Inspection Division enforces the Life Safety Code and local building codes, investigates the cause and origin of complex or suspicious fires, runs a Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention program, and conducts home-safety inspections on request. The Training Division develops annual training schedules, maintains personnel training and health records, and uses the Fire Service Training Center at Autry Vo-Tech - which includes a skills building and live-burn structure - for drills and coursework through Oklahoma State University's Fire Service Training program and the National Fire Academy.
MissionThe mission of the Enid Fire Department is to save lives and protect property. This mission is divided into two major objectives. The first and foremost is the prevention of personal injury and the loss of life. The second objective is the protection of buildings and property. The Department fulfills these objectives through four separate but related operations: emergency response, fire prevention, education, and investigation.
The department hires firefighters through the City of Enid's civil service process when openings are posted; candidates apply online through the city's GovernmentJobs portal or in person at City Hall.
Requirements
- 18 to 45 years of age at time of employment
- United States citizen
- High school diploma or GED
- Must become a resident of Garfield County within 90 days of employment
- Must meet Oklahoma State Firefighter's Pension & Retirement Board and Enid Fire Civil Service Commission physical, medical, and educational criteria
Hiring process
- Written entrance examination (reading comprehension, mechanical aptitude, general math, spatial comprehension, learning ability, general physical science)
- Psychological performance testing
- Drug test
- Oklahoma State Firefighter's Pension and Retirement system medical physical
- Physical agility test (one attempt allowed)
- Pre-employment polygraph examination
Benefits
Paid vacation, sick leave, merit pay, incentive pay, and medical/dental insurance.
What are the age requirements to become a firefighter with Enid Fire Department?
Candidates must be at least 18 years old at the time of application and no older than 45 by the date of employment.
Do I need to live in Enid to work for the department?
Applicants must become residents of Garfield County within 90 days of employment.
What does the hiring process involve?
A written entrance exam covering reading comprehension, mechanical aptitude, math, and spatial skills, plus psychological testing, a drug test, the state firefighter's pension medical physical, a physical agility test (one attempt), and a pre-employment polygraph examination.
How many fire stations does Enid have?
Five - Station 1 serves as headquarters with a command unit, three engines, a rescue unit, a hazmat unit, an aerial platform, and a wildland unit, while four sub-stations each carry an engine and a wildland unit.