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Position Information ENTRY-LEVEL FIRE FIGHTER POSITION START YOUR FIRE FIGHTER CAREER TODAY. Join our Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) O'hana and apply for our entry-level Fire Fighter Recruit I (FFRI). During the FFRI Training Program, you'll learn lifesaving skills from our knowledgeable and experienced Recruit Training staff.

After successful completion of training, Recruits will become Fire Fighter I's with further training opportunities and career growth, including promotional opportunities to specialty discipline areas such as Rescue and Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) response. What You Will Do: Participate in the Honolulu Fire Fighter Recruit Training Program and receive classroom and field training in the theories, techniques, methods, and procedures used in firefighting, emergency medical response, water safety, fire apparatus driver training, hazardous materials response, and rescue work Learn and apply techniques, methods, and procedures in firefighting, rescue operations, hazardous materials incidents, and emergency medical response. Respond to fire-related and non-fire-related alarms and participate in firefighting, rescue, and emergency response activities.

Provide first aid, CPR, and basic life support in accordance with department protocols. Operate fire apparatus, emergency response vehicles, and firefighting equipment. Assist in maintaining station facilities, apparatus, equipment, and grounds.

Participate in fire prevention activities, safety inspections, and pre-incident planning efforts. Special Work Conditions: The use of protective equipment is required due to possible exposure to hazardous and noxious conditions and environments. Work schedules involve 24-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Perform duties in emergency situations that may require strenuous physical activity and exposure to varying environmental conditions. Career Progression: The expectation for any FFRI is to learn and progress upward to the Fire Fighter I level. Opportunity to progress up the career ladder and/or qualify for other higher-level positions will depend on satisfactory work experience, demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills, and successfully passing the internal promotional examination process.

Class Title Salary Range Starting Pay* Fire Fighter I SR-17 $5,755 Fire Fighter II SR-19 $6,222 Fire Fighter III SR-21 $6,730 *pay is subject to collective bargaining Additional Job Information APPLICANTS: SAVE THIS JOB POSTING FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. A. APPLICATION PROCESS: 1) Application Period: June 2, 2026 to June 4, 2026, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) Applications must be submitted online (no paper applications will be accepted)

No late applications will be accepted. Do not use a shared email address to apply (i.e., one unique email address should be used for one application). Duplicate applications will be flagged (i.e., you cannot apply more than once)

Upon submittal of your online application, you should receive an automated e-mail confirming the receipt of your application. If you do not receive this confirmation email, it means your application was not submitted. For an overview of the online application process, please view our video guide.

You may also visit the GovernmentJobs website to view their Online Employment Application Guide. 2) Written Test Self-Scheduling Period: June 23, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. HST- June 29, 2026, 11:59 p.m

HST Candidates who qualify to take the written test will receive an e-mail prior to the self-scheduling period with instructions on how to self-schedule for a written test session. Candidates are responsible for carefully reading and following all instructions provided in the e-mail. Candidates must ensure that their e-mail address is current and up to date in order to receive self-scheduling instructions.

Written test sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Candidates are strongly encouraged to self-schedule as soon as the scheduling period opens. Confirmation of a scheduled test session will be sent by e-mail and will also appear in the candidate's GovernmentJobs.com account

If you do not receive this confirmation email, it means your written test session was not scheduled. The self-scheduling period listed above is the ONLY opportunity to schedule for a written test session. Candidates who fail to self-schedule for a written test session by the closing date and time listed above will be DISQUALIFIED from the examination process.

3) Written Test Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 The written test will be administered ONLY on OAHU and ONLY on August 4, 2026. Approximately 7-10 days prior to the test, candidates scheduled to take the written test will be MAILED an admission letter for entry into the written test. Mailing addresses must be up-to-date in order to receive your admission letter.

Failure to report for and/or take the written test will result in the disqualification of your application from further consideration. NO MAKEUPS WILL BE PERMITTED - So Mark Your Calendars Now. 4) Eligible List: Candidates who pass the written test will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration in the FFRI selection process.

Notices of test results and eligibility for further processing will be sent via e-mail. B. NOTIFICATION PROCESS: Instructions and correspondence for this recruitment may be sent via United States Postal Service mail, e-mail and/or text messages.

You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from the Department of Human Resources (DHR) or HFD by checking your mail, e-mail and phone in a timely manner. Once your application is submitted, you will not be able to make any changes to your application on your end. Any updates to your GovernmentJobs.com profile will NOT alter your already submitted application or automatically notify us of any changes

Therefore, if your mailing address, e-mail, or phone number changes after you submit your application, you must provide written notification to our office for any changes in order for your application to be updated. Either mail in or drop off your written statement for any changes to your application to: Department of Human Resources Employment & Personnel Services Division 650 S. King Street, 10th Floor Honolulu, HI 96813 ATTN: Fire Fighter Recruit I, Job #383256 To ensure proper delivery of any e-mails, please make sure you: - use a valid e-mail account; - verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; - are subscribed to e-mail notices; - check your spam folders; and - add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list

Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply. Minimum Qualification Requirements The following requirements must be met at the time stated: WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Equivalent to graduation from high school (e.g., high school diploma or GED certificate). Students who will be graduating high school in the class of 2026 may apply. The education requirement must be met by June 30, 2026

High school diplomas and GED certificates are subject to verification. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education. LICENSE REQUIREMENT Valid Hawaii driver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.

Examination Process WRITTEN TEST In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must pass a written test which will assess abilities and personal characteristics (e.g., reading comprehension, logical reasoning, visualization) important to effective job performance as a firefighter. Failure to report for and take the written test will result in the disqualification of your application from further consideration. EXAMINATION WEIGHT Written Test.......................................................................100% ELIGIBILITY: Candidates who pass the written test will be placed on the FFRI eligible list

Eligible candidates are referred to the HFD in order of their written test scores, starting with the highest score. The eligible list is effective for at least one year from the date of establishment, and may be extended by the Director of Human Resources. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Veteran's Preference is applicable ONLY if you pass the written test.

If you are claiming veteran's preference, you must meet eligibility requirements at the time of application AND submit a hardcopy of your Form DD-214 to our office in order to receive credit. Copies must be legible in order to receive credit. Copies will not be returned.

Mail or drop off a hardcopy of your Form DD-214 to: Department of Human Resources, Employment & Personnel Services Division, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. SELECTION PROCESS Candidates must pass ALL phases of the selection process in order to become a FFRI. Candidates who pass the written test are placed on an eligible list and referred to the HFD in order of their written test scores, starting with the highest score.

Candidates will be referred to HFD when their written test score is reached. 1) Physical Ability Test (PAT) Candidates will be required to pass a PAT and should prepare themselves by remaining physically fit. The PAT will assess candidates' physical ability to perform the essential functions and duties of a Fire Fighter Recruit I.

Specific information regarding the PAT will be provided to candidates as they are scheduled for the PAT. Interested applicants may check out HFD's website at https://fire.honolulu.gov/joinhfd/ for more information regarding the PAT. 2) Interview Candidates who pass the PAT will be required to participate in an (in-person) oral interview

HFD will conduct interviews based on job-related requirements. 3) Character & Background Fire Fighter Recruits must possess sound moral character, integrity, and credibility in addition to the ability to provide emergency fire services. They must have the ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations.

Each candidate's character and background (including a fingerprint-based criminal history records check) will be reviewed to determine suitability for employment. 4) Suitability Review The DHR will review criminal convictions, dismissals from employment, separations from military service under other than honorable conditions, and other factors as they relate to the position to determine suitability for employment. Due to the nature of the position, candidates will be required to be fingerprinted as part of their employment suitability review.

The DHR will review criminal history record information from the Hawai'i Criminal Justice Data Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In addition, the candidate's driving records will also be reviewed. NOTE: At the time of interview with the HFD, candidates will be required to submit a copy of their driver's license and copies of current traffic abstracts.

5) Medical Evaluation Firefighting and rescue work requires strenuous physical activity performed under emergency and non-emergency conditions. Candidates must meet the medical requirements established for the City and County of Honolulu's FFRI position and be able to safely perform firefighting and rescue work.If selected, a medical examination will be administered to determine whether the candidate meets the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. The medical examination will include, but is not limited to, checking vision, hearing, pulmonary function, respiratory, etc

The vision requirements are listed below: Near and far corrected visual acuity must be 20/30 binocular or better. For wearers of glasses, gas permeable, or hard contact lenses, far uncorrected visual acuity must be 20/100 binocular or better. Successful long-term soft contact lens wearers have no far uncorrected visual acuity standard provided they have worn their contacts 6 months or more.

Color vision must be adequate to distinguish red, green, and amber. Significant decrement in visual field performance in either eye is unacceptable. The HFD is a drug-free work place.

In addition to passing the medical examination, you are also required to pass a drug-screening test. Illegal use of drugs is grounds for disqualification. 6) Probationary Period Once all pre-employment clearances are successfully obtained, selectees will be required to provide original documents to verify identity and employment eligibility for the mandatory Federal Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) prior to appointment, per the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

In addition, upon placement into a FFRI class, recruits must complete all requirements of the HFD Fire Fighter Recruit Training Program. This will include compliance with the requirements of all participating training facilities and completion of 26-34 weeks of recruit training with a satisfactory grade in all subjects, e.g. fire operations and procedures, hose evolutions, ladder drills, forcible entry, salvage, emergency medical care, rescue procedures, operation of fire trucks, advanced lifesaving and water safety, etc

All Fire Fighter Recruits must successfully pass an initial probationary period before becoming a regular member of the Civil Service. Currently, the initial probationary period is one year, but the duration is subject to adjustments from leaves of absences or other circumstances in accordance with applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures. Required certificates earned through the Fire Fighter Recruit Training Program must be maintained on a current basis thereafter throughout employment in this class with the HFD.

Passing an annual physical examination administered by the City Physician is also a requirement for continued employment in this class. Any misstatements or omissions of material facts, as part of your application, are cause for forfeiture of all rights to any employment in the service of the City and County of Honolulu. Information provided herein constitutes requirements known at the time of announcement of this examination and may be revised or changed without limitation or notice for good reason.