Become a Firefighter

The Albany Fire Department hosts an annual recruitment class which typically last approximately 14 weeks. Upon successful completion of the recruit school, if a candidate passes all their exams and the state test, they can become a certified Firefighter. Typically, individuals who apply directly to the City of Albany Fire Department, if selected, are part of this direct, streamlined process.

Classroom

Security and Privacy Act Release for All Applicants(PDF, 36KB)