JOB
Fire service is more than a job—it is a commitment to service, teamwork, and excellence. At Boise Fire, you will have the opportunity to protect lives, serve your community, and be part of a profession built on courage, integrity, and dedication. We are seeking motivated and dependable individuals who are ready to make a meaningful difference through public service.
With more than 300 full-time personnel, 19 fire stations, and specialized teams in Hazardous Materials, Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF), Dive Rescue, and Technical Rescue, Boise Fire provides exceptional opportunities for professional growth, hands-on experience, and career development in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. We are excited you are considering a career with Boise Fire and look forward to learning more about you throughout the application process.
Application Process
Step 1 – complete your application here on Government Jobs:
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You MUST submit your proof of EMT/Paramedic certification with your application on Government Jobs by attaching a copy in the attachments section with your resume and cover letter prior to submitting your application. Failure to attach your EMT or Paramedic certification will result in an incomplete application and you will be disqualified from the process.
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Please only attach the following documents to your application: resume, cover letter, EMT or Paramedic certification, and proof of military service (if applicable).
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Please list any other relevant certifications in the Certificates and Licenses section on your application.
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We recommend downloading a copy of your application for your records.
Step 2 – complete testing with Public Safety Answers:
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Use this link to create your profile or log in to PSA’s website; there is a $50 fee to test, payable to PSA.
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Complete both the written and virtual interview by the deadline of August 23, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Both steps MUST be completed before 5:00 PM, August 23, 2026.
For further testing details and testing timelines, refer to the Join Boise Fire site.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Receives training and develops skills and techniques in firefighting, hazardous materials response, emergency medical and lifesaving activities. Attends and completes training courses on responding to fire scenes, natural disasters, vehicle accidents, and various medical emergencies.
Studies fire prevention, fire protection, firefighting, emergency medical techniques, rescue techniques, fire suppression tactics, and learns to identify potentially dangerous combinations of weather and fire. Reads and studies texts and manuals to learn fire behavior theories. Uses mathematical formulas for computing hydraulics, fire containment and extinguishment practices and procedures.
Learns to administer basic or advanced life support (based on licensure level) at emergency scenes. Observes established medical protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job as outlined by NFPA 1582. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform the 14 essential job tasks as outlined by NFPA 1582:
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Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) while performing firefighting tasks (e.g., hose line operations, extensive crawling, lifting and carrying heavy objects, ventilating roofs or walls using power or hand tools, forcible entry), rescue operations, and other emergency response actions under stressful conditions, including working in extremely hot or cold environments for prolonged time periods.
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Wearing an SCBA, which includes a demand valve–type positive-pressure face piece or HEPA filter masks, which requires the ability to tolerate increased respiratory workloads.
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Exposure to toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, biological (infectious) and non-biological hazards, and/or heated gases, despite the use of personal protective ensembles and SCBA.
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Climbing six or more flights of stairs while wearing fire protective ensemble weighing at least 50 lb. (22.6 kg) or more and carrying equipment/tools weighing an additional 20 to 40 lb. (9 to 18 kg).
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Wearing fire protective ensemble that is encapsulating and insulated, which will result in significant fluid loss that frequently progresses to clinical dehydration and can elevate core temperature to levels exceeding 102.2°f (39°c).
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Searching, finding, and rescue-dragging or carrying victims ranging from newborns up to adults weighing over 165 lb. (90 kg) to safety despite hazardous conditions and low visibility
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Advancing water-filled hose lines up to 2 ½ in. (65 mm) in diameter from fire apparatus to occupancy [approximately 150 ft (50 m)], which can involve negotiating multiple flights of stairs, ladders, and other obstacles.
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Climbing ladders, operating from heights, walking, or crawling in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operating in proximity to electrical power lines and/or other hazards.
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Unpredictable emergency requirements for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion without benefit of warm-up, scheduled rest periods, meals, access to medication(s), or hydration.
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Operating fire apparatus or other vehicles in emergency mode with emergency lights and sirens.
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Critical, time-sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments, including hot, dark, tightly enclosed spaces, that is further aggravated by fatigue, flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions.
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Ability to communicate (give and comprehend verbal orders) while wearing personal protective ensembles and SCBA under conditions of high background noise, poor visibility, and drenching from hose lines and/or fixed protection systems (sprinklers).
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Functioning as an integral component of a team, where sudden incapacitation of a member can result in mission failure or in risk of injury or death to civilians or other team members.
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Working in shifts, including during nighttime, and that can extend beyond 12 hours.
Working Environment
This position works: 48 hours on / 96 hours off
