{"id":2433,"date":"2019-10-19T15:18:15","date_gmt":"2019-10-19T15:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2433"},"modified":"2019-12-26T18:58:21","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T18:58:21","slug":"how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-arkansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-arkansas\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become A Firefighter In Arkansas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to become a firefighter in Arkansas, you will certainly be in for a challenge.&nbsp; Arkansas lies geographically in an interesting position within the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not quite far enough inland to miss all the tropical\nstorms but far enough inland to hit tornado valley. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also home to many communities with their own challenges for their fire departments. It\u2019s important that firefighters here need to be ready for anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661b7b5d22f47\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661b7b5d22f47\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-arkansas\/#How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Arkansas\" title=\"How to Become a\nFirefighter in Arkansas\">How to Become a\nFirefighter in Arkansas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-arkansas\/#Firefighting_in_Arkansas\" title=\"Firefighting in\nArkansas \">Firefighting in\nArkansas <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-arkansas\/#Fire_Academies_in_Arkansas\" title=\"Fire Academies in\nArkansas\">Fire Academies in\nArkansas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-arkansas\/#Major_Fire_Departments_in_Arkansas\" title=\"Major Fire Departments in Arkansas\">Major Fire Departments in Arkansas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-arkansas\/#Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Arkansas\" title=\"Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Arkansas\">Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Arkansas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Arkansas\"><\/span><strong>How to Become a\nFirefighter in Arkansas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years\nold (with some variations)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A\nresident of the area<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A valid\ndriver\u2019s license <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool education or higher<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Good\nfitness and moral character<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum requirements to work as an Arkansas firefighter\naren\u2019t that difficult for entry-level applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic qualifications on age, residency and education are\nenough to get you to sit for the written exam in most departments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are always going to be exceptions to the rule. Below I will talk about some of the rules and the hiring process, as well as the different training considerations when working in the fire service in Arkansas. I will also discuss some of the different <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fire academies (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/find-fire-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">fire academies<\/a> and departments in the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefighting_in_Arkansas\"><\/span><strong>Firefighting in\nArkansas <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you are the right age, a resident of the area,\nphysically fit and have the right documents, you should be able to progress\nthrough the hiring process of most state departments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is important to check the individual\nrequirements of each city or volunteer department first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some may have preferences for those with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"EMT training (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/emt-training-near-me\/\" target=\"_blank\">EMT training<\/a> or other specialty training. An example of this is Little Rock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, they won\u2019t recruit anyone that isn\u2019t 21 at the time of\ntheir exam. This is much older than most volunteer departments that will take\npeople on at 18. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another oddity here is that they won\u2019t take on new, inexperienced applicants under the age of 35. This is very young as the maximum age limit is typically past the age of 40. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arkansas is no stranger to extreme weather events. Some\nregions will see significant thunderstorms, heavy rain and snow over the course\nof the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These events can then cause a lot of damage and flooding in\nsome areas. Heavy snow may cut small communities off from major towns and\ninfrastructure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This only gets worse when the state feels the aftermath of\nany tropical storms that make landfall in the Gulf states. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that wasn\u2019t bad enough, the region also lies within\nTornado Alley. This is the stretch in the Midwest that continues up North and\nsees regular, devastating tornadoes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In these situations, Arkansas firefighters need to be ready\nto deal with emergency situations, rescues and flood relief. They come into\nbadly affected areas to evacuate residents, save people and property in danger\nand secure areas damaged by the water or high winds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Structures damaged in tornadoes can be repurposed if needed\nfor the safety and function of the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the need for firefighters to be trained in more than\njust firefighting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_Academies_in_Arkansas\"><\/span><strong>Fire Academies in\nArkansas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many colleges and academies across Arkansas can provide a\nstrong education in firefighting for eager recruits. You can choose a location\nthat is close to home or compare courses to find one that offers a more\nspecific training program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Harrison: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"North Arkansas College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.northark.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>North Arkansas College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Little Rock: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uams.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences <\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>Pine Bluff: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"South East Arkansas College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.seark.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>South East Arkansas College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Batesville: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uaccb.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Bentonville: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"North West Arkansas Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nwacc.edu\/web\/nwacc\/home\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>North West Arkansas Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Hope: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"University of Arkansas Community College at Hope (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uacch.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>University of Arkansas Community College at Hope<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>El Dorado: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"South Arkansas Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.southark.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>South Arkansas Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Camden: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Southern Arkansas University Tech (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sautech.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Southern Arkansas University Tech<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Pocahontas: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Black River Technical College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.blackrivertech.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Black River Technical College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>DeQueen: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cossatot Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cccua.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cossatot Community College<\/strong><\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four different approaches to training in Arkansas. There are the training facilities created by fire departments, specialist training programs for those focusing on a certain discipline, intensive courses for those already working as firefighters and college courses for higher education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many community colleges like the Black River Technical\ninstitution in Pocahontas offer fire science associate degrees and\ncertificates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This college offers a program that combines classroom and\nlab-based lessons to teach students the basics of fire prevention and\nsuppression. There is also the chance to work with local fire departments to\nsee what they\u2019ve learned in action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The coursework and studies prepare students for their Firefighter 1 and 2 examinations. Making it a great stepping stone into career firefighting. You can learn more about the program <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.blackrivertech.org\/academics\/service-programs\/fire-training\/fire-science\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Camden is home to the Arkansas Fire Training Academy. This\naccredited facility offers an entry-level education to new recruits to ensure\nthey are ready for their first examinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that progress well through all the different modules can take their Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 and join their chosen department. The center also offers guidance for other certificates such as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"firefighter engineer (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/what-is-a-firefighter-engineer\/\" target=\"_blank\">firefighter engineer<\/a>, EMT and those related to incidents involving Hazardous Materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an important starting point for those that don\u2019t\nenter the fire service through the college system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information is available <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sautech.edu\/arkansas-fire-training-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over at Arkansas Tech, there is a Wildland Fire Academy that\noffers more specialized training in wildland fire control and prevention. This\nis a skill that is becoming more valuable as weather patterns change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, those working towards becoming a career firefighter\nare encouraged to add this training to their arsenal to improve their appeal to\ndepartments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are courses of different lengths to suit different abilities, needs and circumstances. The accredited course is comprehensive and helps hundreds of students every year improve their knowledge of the subject. You can find out more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arkansaswildlandfireacademy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another training opportunity of interest to many aspiring\nfirefighters in Arkansas is the Fire Boat School. This annual event brings\ntogether departments and personnel from across the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees often include those from the fire service,\nforestry commission, department of health and the Coast Guard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim here is to create scenarios that test their skills\nin stressful, life-threatening conditions. The simulations at the event can actually\nbe pretty realistic. Teams receive the brief and go on to create a strategy to\ndeal with the incident, protect the people involved and reduce damage to the\nproperty and\/or environment <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In previous years, rescuers were placed in a simulated plane\ncrash where a light-aircraft had crashed into the lake while others dealt with\nstranded survivors in a simulated flood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The diverse range of scenarios to contend with put teams\nthrough their paces to see how they would perform during a real event. The\nsharper their skills, the better their chances in a real emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone thinking of pursuing a long career in emergency\nservices should consider this when they continue their training as a career\nofficer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Fire_Departments_in_Arkansas\"><\/span><strong>Major Fire Departments in Arkansas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is a list of three departments in Arkansas.  While they are all different, each are great departments that offer a variety of opportunities to aspiring firefighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Little Rock, AR Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Be at\nleast 20 and 1\/2 years of age but less than 35 years of age* by the date of the\nwritten examination. No person shall be hired as a Firefighter who has not\narrived at the age of 21. Any applicant who arrives at the age of 35* during\nthe selection process shall be immediately disqualified and will not be\neligible to receive an offer of employment. *Exception for Maximum Age: Any\nperson who has at least two (2) years of previous experience as a paid\nfirefighter with another fire department and whose years of experience as a\npaid firefighter when subtracted from the person\u2019s age leaves a remainder of\nnot more than thirty-two (32) years shall be eligible.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Have\ngraduated from a standard high school or have a high school equivalency\ncertificate, i.e., General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Have no\nfelony convictions.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Have\nacceptable vision (uncorrected visual acuity must not exceed 20\/50 in either\neye, correctable to 20\/20 in the stronger eye and 20\/30 in the weaker eye).<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Be a\nUnited States citizen by date of hire.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Be in\ngood physical condition.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Be of\ngood moral character.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Obtain or\nhold a valid Arkansas Class D Driver\u2019s License by date of hire.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Successfully\ncomplete all required Selection Procedures.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The state capital has an extensive network of 22 stations and\n400 employees. The scale of their operation is essential because there are\n122.31 square miles to cover and 197,000 citizens to protect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main divisions here include the operations, community outreach and aircraft rescue divisions. The latter works with the Clinton National Airport. Find out more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlerock.gov\/for-job-seekers\/become-a-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Fayetteville,\nAR Firefighter <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>FireTEAM\ntest:&nbsp; in order to be eligible to\ncomplete the testing process. The minimum passing scores for this test are: 75%\nHuman Relations, 65% Mechanical, 70% Reading and 70% Math Birth Certificate or\nproof of citizenship<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>GED or\nHigh School or College Diploma<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Driver\u2019s\nLicense<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>DD-214\nfor applicants with prior military experience<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Proof of\npassing the Candidate Physical Ability Test<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another major city with a big fire department is\nFayetteville. Here there are fire stations and an Aircraft Rescue center to\noversee work at the airport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This department has an ISO rating of Class 1. This means\nstandards and expectation will always be high for new applicants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, there are some very strict rules on the FireTEAM test. Once completed, applicants will then face two <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"firefighter interviews (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/51-firefighter-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\">firefighter interviews<\/a>. To find out more click <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fayetteville-ar.gov\/1132\/Fire-Careers\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Pine\nBluff, AR Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years\nold (with some variations)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A\nresident of the area<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A valid\ndriver\u2019s license <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool education or higher<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Good\nfitness and moral character<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, new applicants shouldn\u2019t overlook the potential\nchallenges and interesting communities away from the major cities. Pine Bluff\nis a small but dedicated department with 6 stations and an unstaffed facility\nat Grider Field Municipal Airport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Arkansas and some of the wider Jefferson County sit within their jurisdiction. This means around 77,435 people over 85 square miles of land. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Arkansas\"><\/span><strong>Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Arkansas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,\n2,410 firefighters were working in the state of Arkansas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This meant a ratio of 1.99 posts per 1000 jobs.\nOpportunities are out there in growing communities and major cities will always\nhave hiring opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware that this isn\u2019t one of the higher-paying states. <strong>The mean annual wage for firefighters in\nArkansas was $37,800.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For comparison, they got $43,450 in neighboring Oklahoma and\n$52,520 in Texas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a lot to consider, if you\u2019ve been wondering how to\nbecome a firefighter in Arkansas. There are lots of interesting positions and\nopportunities across the state from volunteer departments to extreme emergency\ncare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that succeed with their initial training at a\ncommunity college or fire academy have plenty of chances to increase their\nprospects with additional certification. 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