2022 Firefighter Recruit Hiring Process
Applications are currently closed. If you would like to be added to the Interest List and be notified of future hiring processes, then please email hirevbfd@vbgov.com.
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2021 HIRING PROCESS FAQs & SCHEDULE
NOTE: All dates are subject to change! Polygraph and reference checks are the next stage of the hiring process. Please be sure your Personal History Questionnaire is accurate and up-to-date as any discrepancies may result in removal from the hiring process.
Q: I have questions regarding the results from Structured Oral Interview, who do I contact?
A: You can reach out to City Human Resources to learn more about the results of your interview.
Q: I already have already had a recent polygraph test/Top Secret Clearance, do I still need to take a polygraph?A: Yes, all candidates that are moving forward after interviews will need to take a polygraph with our testing proctor. We are not allowed to accept test results from other outside agencies.
Q: I live out-of-town/out-of-state, what other tests do I need to take in-person before being officially hired? Can I combine any of these trips?
A: Candidates must be in town for the following: polygraph, pre-employment physicals, fingerprints, and uniform fitting. We cannot accept test results from an outside agency. Polygraph must be done separately due to City policy and the structure of the hiring process. Pre-employment physicals are typically done at the same time as fingerprints. We are usually able to combine the physical and fingerprinting with uniform fittings for those coming from a distance so long as proper notice is given.
Q: If someone from the 1st Recruit Class withdraws, can I move up from 2nd Recruit Class?
A: If there is room and time allows, we will go down the list in order to see if candidates would be interested and able to move up from the 2nd Recruit Class and into the 1st Recruit Class. Candidates will be contacted via email if this occurs.
Certified Firefighter Schedule
August 30 - September 7: Polygraph
August 30 - September 20: Reference Checks
September 10: Conditional Offers
September 15 - September 21: Pre-Employment Physicals
September 24: Final Offers (varies on completion of onboarding)
October 7 or October 21: New Member Orientation / VBFA 6
Recruit Firefighter (Class 1) Schedule
August 30 - September 7: Polygraph
September 8 - September 30: Reference Checks
September 23 : Conditional Offers
October 6 - October 15: Pre-Employment Physicals
October 22: Final Offers (varies on completion of onboarding)
November 4 or November 18: New Member Orientation / VBFA 7
Recruit Firefighter (Class 2) Schedule
September 15 - October 8: Reference Checks
October 18 - October 24: Polygraph
November 8: Conditional Offers
December 1 - December 17: Pre-Employment Physicals
January 5: Final Offers (varies on completion of onboarding)
January 26 or February 10: New Member Orientation / VBFA 8
EOE