The hiring process for the Bowling Green Fire Department carefully includes many steps designed to fully examine the applicant’s abilities and qualifications. The following information is provided so that you may know exactly what is expected of an applicant.

• We are currently accepting applications for Certified Firefighters. If you have more specific questions or questions about becoming an entry-level firefighter, please feel free to contact our Recruiter, Tiara Britt, by phone at 270-393-3667 or by email at [email protected].

• High school diploma or GED
• DD-214 (if applicable)
• CPAT Certification Card
• EMT Certification (if applicable)

• Develop a physical fitness regimen incorporate cardiovascular and strength building exercises. Remember this is a lifestyle!
• Obtain CPAT Certification. The CPAT is a pass/fail timed test which consists of eight separate events (stair climb, hose drag, equipment carry, ladder raise and extension, forcible entry, search, rescue, and ceiling breach and pull). The test is a sequence of events that requires the candidate to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner.

          CPAT Video

          CPAT Orientation Guide

• Applicants can obtain certification anywhere in the U.S. the CPAT test is offered.  Some sites are listed below:
  

  Kentucky

  • Kentucky Fire Commission

  Indiana

  • Emergency Services Education Center
  • Vincennes University
  • MAAC Foundation

  Illinois

  • Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy

Bowling Green Firefighter Candidate Fitness Testing

Bowling Green Fire Department administers an additional fitness test to further evaluate candidates.

Bowling Green Firefighter Fitness Testing Video

During our application period, you may request a gym membership to Parks and Recreation by calling (270) 393-3582.

Applicants who have tested in 2023 or 2024 can elect to carry over their recent test scores to this hiring cycle.

City of BG utilizes the Ergometrics FireTEAM Video Testing System.  This is a video-based test that covers mechanical aptitude, basic math skills, human relations and teamwork, and reading ability. Ergometrics offers practice tests to help you prepare for the tests. There are two practice tests available for a fee.  Each practice test offers you two opportunities to familiarize yourself with the type of questions you will encounter on the test. These practice tests are NOT mandatory.

Practice test

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How to Prepare (Video)