The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) will be accepting applications for a Firefighter Recruit Class from Oct. 1-31, 2007.
The basic requirements are:
- 21 years or older by the application deadline and cannot have reached the 36th birthday prior to the completion of the Academy.
- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- No felony convictions.
- Must have and maintain a valid Indiana Driver's License by Academy completion.
- Must be a resident of Allen County or an Indiana county contiguous to Allen by completion of the Academy.
Applications will be available beginning Oct. 1 at the FWFD Administration Office, 307 East Murray Street; City of Fort Wayne Human Resources Department, Room 380, 1 Main Street, City-County Building; and, on the department's website http://www.fortwaynefiredepartment.org/
All applications may only be turned in at the FWFD Administration Office, 307 East Murray and must be turned in by 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31. There will not be any exceptions to this application deadline. Applications will be accepted between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. There will be extended hours until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd, Oct. 10th, Oct. 17th and Oct. 24 to turn in applications.
Upon turning in the application, applicants will need to pay $13 for the written exam which is part of the application process. All questions pertaining to the written exam are taken from the study guide, which may be purchased for an additional $10. Additional information is provided to applicants when they turn in applications.
Questions may be directed to the FWFD Administration Office by calling 427-1170 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
