Fire Department · Career
City Of Scranton Bureau Of Fire
Scranton, PA · Lackawanna County
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Department careers page ↗The Scranton Fire Department (Bureau of Fire) protects Pennsylvania's Lackawanna County seat, tracing its roots to 1866 and evolving over time from a volunteer force into a fully professional career department.
Today roughly 150 firefighters provide 24/7 fire protection and emergency services from eight stations across the city, with headquarters on Mulberry Street.
Beyond suppression, the department runs a fire prevention and inspection bureau, code enforcement, and a free smoke-detector installation program for city residents.
Missionprovide effective fire protection and emergency services to the City of Scranton's citizens
Scranton hires firefighter/EMTs through a competitive Civil Service process. The first step is a written examination administered by the National Testing Network (NTN); candidates who meet the scoring criteria have their results forwarded to the Scranton Civil Service Commission and are invited to further stages of examination.
New hires complete the HACC Fire Academy, earning Academy Fire Service, Pennsylvania EMT, and Firefighter 1 certifications. Watch the city's careers page and exam announcements for the next registration window.
Requirements
- Register and pass the National Testing Network (NTN) written examination
- Achieve a weighted score of 70% or above and a score of 70% on the written portion
- Complete the HACC Fire Academy with Academy Fire Service certification
- Obtain Pennsylvania EMT certification
- Obtain Firefighter 1 certification
Hiring process
- Register online with the National Testing Network (NTN) during the open enrollment window
- Take the written firefighter/EMT examination through NTN
- Meet the passing score (weighted 70%+ and 70% on the written portion); scores are forwarded to the Scranton Civil Service Commission
- Be invited to further examination stages
- Complete the HACC Fire Academy with required certifications
New firefighters complete the HACC Fire Academy, earning Academy Fire Service, Pennsylvania EMT, and Firefighter 1 certifications.
How do I apply to become a Scranton firefighter?
You must register with the National Testing Network (NTN) at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and take the firefighter/EMT written examination during the open enrollment window.
What score do I need to pass the firefighter exam?
Candidates need a weighted score of 70% or above and a score of 70% on the written portion. Qualifying scores are automatically forwarded to the Scranton Civil Service Commission.
Is hiring done through Civil Service?
Yes. Scranton uses a competitive Civil Service testing system, beginning with the NTN written exam, with qualifying candidates invited to further examination stages.
What certifications will I need?
New firefighters complete the HACC Fire Academy and earn Academy Fire Service, Pennsylvania EMT, and Firefighter 1 certifications.
Where do I find salary and minimum-requirement details?
Salary, benefits, and minimum requirements are published on the National Testing Network registration site for the Scranton Firefighter/EMT position.
Who can I contact about employment?
Applications and materials go to the City of Scranton Human Resources Department at 340 N. Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, or humanresources@scrantonpa.gov.