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Career Opportunities

Consider a Rewarding Career with the Virginia Beach Fire Department. Join our Team of DEDICATED, COMPASSIONATE, and HIGHLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS. Become a Virginia Beach Firefighter!

Virginia Beach Fire Academy

Check out this video! A day in the life of a Recruit.

Employment Information

Firefighters provide skilled emergency, medical pre hospital, and non-emergency services in a variety of areas including fire...

Candidate Physical Ability Test

Please email hirevbfd@vbgov.com to be placed on an Interest List for future hiring processes.

Applications for the 2020 Academies have closed!

2020 Fire Academy: Important Dates & Information

Due to COVID-19, a hiring freeze has been placed on all non-essential positions until July 1, 2020. This includes the position of Firefighter Recruit. As a result, all testing has been placed on hold. Please keep an eye on this site or your email for future updates or changes.

UPDATE (5/20/2020): The start date for the academy has been pushed back to accomadate for the remaining testing needed prior to hire/start date.

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2021 Fire Academy

Applications for the 2021 academy have been postposned due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, that means we do not have an expected timeframe when applications will re-open. Please email hireVBFD@vbgov.com to be placed on an interest list to be notified when applications are open.

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