Asheville Fire Department in Training, Hiring

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- The Asheville Fire Department is hiring.

Training for recruits is going on at the Buncombe County Emergency Services Training Center Thursday.

The training is intense and many applicants don't make it all the way through.

There are 600 applicants so far, but only 15 to 25 will be offered positions.

They must submit an application, undergo a written test in January and a physical test in February, as well as an interview panel.

Kelley Klope, Senior Specialist at the Asheville Fire Department, says the city is looking for the best of the best.

"We want well rounded people, don't have to come from fire service," Klope said. "We want educated, driven, motivated, eager, most of all be here for right reasons, help the community and give back."

The starting pay is $31,000 a year, along with good benefits. New hires will go through the fire academy in March.

If you want be a firefighter, apply online by Dec. 30. Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
Applicants also must complete a background check and drug/alcohol screening

Click here to apply.

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