The City of Mountain View is looking for compassionate, friendly, physically and mentally strong individuals to apply for the position of firefighter. The City of Mountain View requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, with a valid drivers license and a current EMT-B or EMT-P certificate.

The City is currently using FireHire for recruitments. Please visit the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center for more information regarding submitting an application.

Written Examination: Candidates are tested for reading comprehension, mechanical reasoning, basic math and language skills.

Physical Agility Test: All applicants shall submit themselves to a valid and job-related physical agility test. Firefighting is a physically demanding job, which requires a high level of physical fitness.

Oral Interview: Only the top applicants who have passed the written examination and physical agility test will be invited to participate in an oral interview. The interview panel shall interview prospective candidates and shall be comprised of personnel from the fire department and a representative from the City's Human Resources Department.

Background Check: All successful applicants shall be subject to a reference check, a credit history check, and a criminal record check.

Medical Exam: Any applicant passing all previous segments of the process will have thorough medical examination by a licensed physician of the City's choice and a valid and job-related psychological examination performed by a licensed psychologist of the City's choice.

Fire Academy: Recruit firefighters will go through a fire academy for approximately 10 weeks before being assigned to an engine company.

Probationary Period: Original appointments to the Fire Department shall be for probationary period of 18 months from date of hire.