Interview Testing Selection Process

Step 1: Application

Candidate completes and turns in all required application materials to the Eagle River Fire District (application, copy of EMT, copy of CPAT,)

Candidates will be notified by email: upon the receipt of application and when invited to the written test

Step 2:  Written Test and Personality Inventory

The Written Test generally consists of multiple-choice questions designed to test abilities important to the performance of the firefighter’s job, such as memory, visualization, and reasoning.

The Personality Inventory consists of a series of questions designed to assess a candidate’s motivational, value-related, and attitudinal characteristics.

Step 3: Oral Board Examination

The Oral Board Examination is designed to measure a candidate’s ability in several different areas: verbal comprehension, verbal expression, reasoning, fluency of ideas, and originality.

How to Apply

The Eagle River Fire District Intern Resident Firefighter Program establishes an eligibility list for positions annually. Applications will be accepted from April 15 through September 20, for testing and interviewing in October. All interested applicants must complete and mail in an application and supporting documentation.  Qualified applicants will be notified by email regarding the testing and selection process.

Download Application Form 

Mail Intern Resident Firefighter Program Applications to:

Firefighter Intern Program
Eagle River Fire Protection District