EFD now Accepting Applications‏

Evansville Fire Department Applicant Requirements
Applications are accepted every two years on the odd year (i.e. 2009, 2011). At the completion
of the applicant process, the applicants are ranked from highest to lowest and this list is in effect
for two years.
Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
High School Diploma or equivalent
Twenty-one to 35 years of age
Valid driver license
No felony record
Good moral character
Pass written examination
Pass oral interview
Pass psychological examination
Pass CPAT physical agility test
The examination process shall consist of the following components:
1. A written test or tests.
2. CPAT – Candidate Physical Ability Test
3. Such other relevant assessment methods as may be adopted by the Fire Merit
Commission that are consistent with professional standards and legal guidelines.
Before the examination process is begun, the Commission shall announce a decision as to the
relative weights to be assigned to each part. All appointments to the rank of Firefighter shall be
made in accordance with merit and fitness of the applicant.
Current Process Percentages: 2011
1. Written: Pass/Fail at 80%
2. Oral: 0-100%
Applicants who pass the written exam proceed to the oral interview. The oral interview
score is used to compile the eligibility list.
Physical Agility Process:
1. CPAT
PERF (Public Employment Retirement Fund) requirements:
1. Physical (medical exam)
2. Psychological
Evansville Fire Department:
1. Recruit Training: 12 weeks
2. Probation 12 months from 1st day of employment