Basic Recruit Training Information

How to Apply

If you are interested in pursuing a career as a Fort Wayne Firefighter, applications available at:

Fire Dept. Administrative Building
307 E. Murray St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46803 Human Resources
1 Main St. E., Rm 380
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Applications may also be downloaded at the Application link below and can only be only be accepted at the Fire Department Administrative Building. If you would like to apply through mail, please send a money order payable to the Fort Wayne Fire Department to the administrative office listed above. Please include $3.00 shipping and handling if you would like us to mail a study guide back to you. (i.e. $13.00 for written exam only, $26.00 for written exam, study guide and shipping). See application for deadline date.

This year in the hiring process, the Fire Department will be utilizing the IAFF and IAFC approved Candidate Physical Abilities Test.  Specific times are located in your application packet. See the link below for details on the CPAT.

• Application Packet *Required
• Application Poster
• Firefighter Recruit Application Handbook
• Study Hints
• CPAT Orientation Guide
• CPAT Preparation Guide