Entry Firefighter (Recruit)
Salary
$25.31 Hourly
Location
Fire Department-Training Center, Murray Street, Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Full Time Civil Service Position
Job Number
Fr-2026-09
Department
Fire Department - Recruitment
Opening Date
09/25/2026
Closing Date
10/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
IAFF
Supervisory Responsibility?
No
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department:
Fire Department
Grade
211
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
JOB OBJECTIVE: To protect the lives and property of citizens of Little Rock by responding to calls for firefighting or emergency rescue assistance.
Please note the salary adjusts to a 56 Hour rate when recruits graduate ($51,513.28)
Essential Functions
Essential Functions: For a complete job description to include all essential functions for position, please visit our webpage here.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications & Additional Requirements:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
In accordance with State of Arkansas Civil Service statutes, Little Rock Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations and City of Little Rock Policies and Procedures, applicants for entry-level Firefighter positions must meet the criteria listed here.
Application Requirements
Application Requirements:
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation in the application and / or testing process, you must notify the City of LR Labor and Employee Relations Division PRIOR to the date of your written examination. The request may be made via email to HRLaborRelations@littlerock.gov.
Military scheduling accommodations should be submitted via email to JCurtner@littlerock.gov.
SELECTION PROCESS:
STEP #1 - APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit applications and supplemental information questions on-line here. Supplemental questions will be used for eligibility screening for job requirements available for review here.
STEP #2 - WRITTEN EXAM: Scheduling notices will be sent via email to all eligible candidates. These appointments are available on a first-come first served-basis. The written exams will be conducted the October 17th, 30th, and November 14th.
(You must be invited to schedule and sign-up before you will be allowed to test.)
Location: Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center. Times of exams will be provided when scheduling exam.*
Study guides for the NFSI written exam are not required but are available at no expense via coupon provided once test eligibility is confirmed at the website here.
Step #3 - PHYSICAL AGILITY TESTING: Candidates who pass the written exam will be eligible for the Physical Agility testing and will be notified via email. Testing will be administered at LRFD Training the week of December 7th-11th, 2026. Dates/times will be will be provided to eligible candidates via email. Please see the link below for a breakdown of the LRFD Physical ability test.
Step #4 - STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS: Interviews will be administered the month of of February 2027. Dates/times will be provided to eligible candidates via email.
Step #5 - ELIGIBLE LIST: Candidates that successfully complete all steps of the hiring process will be placed on an eligible list ranked by composite score. These rankings will be used to select the candidates for the 2027 Fire Academy, tentative to begin March/April 2027.
Additional information regarding the selection and hiring process is included in the candidate packet that will sent to you via email after verifying eligibility. There is also additional information, to include a video of the Physical Agility Test on the Human Resources web page at www.littlerock.gov.
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BENEFITS
INSURANCE
CIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S)
Base Plan: Emp only: $0.00; Emp + Spouse: $216.10, Emp + Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84.
Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: 38.10; Emp + Spouse: $296.11, Emp + Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14.
Buy-up 2 Plan: Emp only: 51.83; Emp + Spouse: $324.93, Emp + Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32.
High-Deductible Health Plan: Emp only: 0.00; Emp + Spouse: $203.33, Emp + Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.
Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible
Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80 co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4
Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.
Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70 co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE
Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.
High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38
VISION (VSP)
Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period
$0 deductible - co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens fitting & evaluation up to $60.
$150 allowance for frames (once every 24-month frames/12-month lenses) Or - Elective Contact Lens - $105 allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.
OTHER PROVIDED INSURANCE
Life Insurance - The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment - The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the next thousands of coverage.
Long Term Disability- 60% of salary continuance after 6-month elimination period.
RETIREMENT
PENSION - All full time, uniform employees
Retirement and disability benefits are provided through the State of Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System (LOPFI) program.
OTHER COMPENSATION
LONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees)
Firefighters will receive longevity pay as follows: Five (5) dollars per month for each year of service up to and including the fifteenth (15th) year, Six (6) dollars per month for each year of service from the sixteenth (16th) year through the completed twenty-fifth (25th) year.
LEAVE(S)
VACATION LEAVE
Years of Service
56-Hour
40-Hour
1 year-4 years
7 tours
15 tours
5 years-9 years
8 tours
17 tours
10 years-14 years
10 tours
20 tours
15 years-17 years
12 tours
23 tours
18 years plus
13 tours
24 tours
SICK LEAVE (ACCRUED PER PAY PERIOD)
Fifty-six (56) hour Firefighters, with up to 4 years of service
13.85 HOURS
Fifty-six (56) hour Firefighters, with 4 years of service and over
11.08 HOURS
Forty (40) hour Firefighters, with up to 4 years of service
4.617 HOURS
Forty (40) hour Firefighters, with 4 years of service and over
3.7 HOURS
FUNERAL LEAVE
Days of Funeral Leave
Funeral Leave Conditions
Time not to exceed two (2) tours of duty for fifty-six (56) hour employees or five (5) shifts of duty for forty (40) hour employees.
For an immediate family - Defined as spouse and children of the member, 33 mother, father, grandparent, grandchildren, and brother, sister of the member and those of the members spouse.
View the 2026 City of Little Rock Holiday Schedule here.
01
Are you a citizen of the United States? NOTE: Citizenship is a requirement for this position.
02
Will you be at least 21 years of age no later than March 1st, 2027? (NOTE: State Law prohibits candidates under the age of 21 from participating in the Fire academy.)
03
Will you be 35 years of age or older by 3/1/2027? (Note: State law prohibits candidates aged 35 and older from participating in the Fire Academy without a sufficient number of years of paid firefighter experience.)
04
Do you possess OR will you be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Drivers License as required prior to employment as a Little Rock Firefighter?
05
Have you graduated from a standard high school or have a high school equivalency certificate (G.E.D.)?
06
Are you willing and able to obtain an Arkansas EMT license within twelve months from date of hire? (NOTE: This training will be provided by LRFD as part of the Fire Academy completed by all new Fire Recruits.)
07
Do you have 2 or more years of experience as a paid Firefighter?
08
If yes to the above question, please provide the job title, duties, organization and employment dates as a paid firefighter:
09
How did you find out about this particular position?
Required Question
Employer City of Little Rock
Department Fire Department - Recruitment Address 624 South Chester Street
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
| Location | Little Rock, AR |
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