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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

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2018 Firefighter Recruit Application is now closed. Please email hirevbfd@vbgov.com to be added to our interest list for the next hiring process.

Current Applicants

CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST (CPAT): Information about the CPAT schedule, mentoring program, and required forms are located in the link above labeled "Candidate Physical Abilities Test". Applicants who passed the written exam and turned in a PHQ packet received CPAT sign-up instructions via email. Any questions or concerns, email us at hirevbfd@vbgov.com.

STRUCTURED ORAL INTERVIEW (SOI): Candidates who pass the CPAT will move forward to the structured oral interview (SOI). The SOI is scheduled the week of June 25 - 29, 2018. Applicants will receive an email mid June to sign up for the SOI.

EOE