Firefighter Trainee

Casper Fire-EMS is now testing for Firefighters!

For questions, contact Casper Fire-EMS: (307) 235-8324C

Important

The NTN written test and the City of Casper application must both be completed before the application deadline.2. Oral Board Interviews

• Written Test – National Testing Network (NTN)
• Complete the NTN written test and NTN PSSA before the application deadline.
• Register and test here: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/index.cfm?mode=job_details&agencyjobid=2529
• The top 60 candidates scoring 75% or higher on the written test will be invited.
• All candidates will receive an email after the application deadline with their ranking.
• Oral board interviews will be held January 26–30, 2026.
• Qualifying candidates will be notified by email to schedule their interview on January 21, 2026.
• In-person interviews will be held at the Casper Fire Department; virtual options will also be available.
• CPAT Requirement
• CPAT is NOT required to test.
• A verified successful CPAT completed within 1 year prior to the hire date is required before appointment.
  
  

Overall Hiring Process

Casper Fire-EMS is establishing an eligibility list for future Firefighter Trainee positions. Placement on the list is based on combined NTN and oral board scores, which are certified by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates will be contacted in order of ranking when openings occur.

Additional Steps For Final Candidates

If selected to move forward once a vacancy is available, candidates will be required to complete:

• Initial interview
• Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) & verification
• Background investigation
• Chief’s interview
• Psychological evaluation
• Medical/physical exam
• Drug screening
• Driving record check
• Any other assessments deemed necessary
  
  

These steps determine final hiring eligibility.

Class Summary

Incumbents are responsible for responding to calls for service for firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical care. They are also involved in public education, fire inspections, and public outreach.

Reporting Structure

Receives general supervision from the assigned Fire Captain and higher-level supervisory or management staff.

• Responds to emergent and non-emergent calls for service; provides emergency medical care at a basic and advanced life support level; extinguishes fires; performs related life and property protection; and performs community risk reduction activities.
• Ensures the proper condition, maintenance, and appearance of apparatus and equipment; prepares apparatus and equipment for immediate response.
• Participates in training activities, including daily physical fitness training and on-going fire, rescue, and medical training.
• Prepares reports, maintains logs of activities, and enters data into computer system.
• Participates in the daily functions of the fire station, which may include housekeeping, cooking, and/or other related duties.
  
  

6 .May drive emergency vehicles to respond to emergency calls from citizens, when acting as a Fire Engineer.

• Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
  
  

8 .Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

• Basic math and science principles.
• Emergency medical care.
• Physical fitness principles.
• Recordkeeping principles.
• Basic principles of fire behavior, firefighting, and fire prevention.
• Proper English, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
  
  

Modern office equipment and practices.

Ability To

Abilities (position requirements at entry):

• Work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
• Demonstrate physical endurance, agility, strength, and stamina in the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions.
• Work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations in a stressful environment.
• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Learn standard safety practices and procedures.
• Learn to operate voice radio equipment.
• Learn vehicle, equipment, and apparatus maintenance principles and techniques.
• Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a fire radio system.
• Learn to drive emergency response vehicles under hazardous and/or emergency conditions.
• Learn applicable tools and equipment utilized in firefighting and EMS.
• Learn and apply firefighting techniques and procedures.
• Learn and apply current medical emergency techniques and procedures.
• Learn and apply appropriate hazardous material training.
• Learn local geography including street names, numbering systems, directional orientation, and major landmarks.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  
  

Skill In

Skills (position requirements at entry):

• Providing emergency medical care.
• Maintaining physical fitness.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Providing customer service.
• Communicating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with customers, staff and the general public.
• Oral and written communication, sufficient to exchange or convey effective information and to receive work direction.
• Operating modern office equipment, including computer software and operating systems/applications.
  
  

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire.
• Associate’s degree in fire science, public administration or a closely related field preferred.
  
  

LICENSING and CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Wyoming driver’s license preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Wyoming Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Possession of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification card at time of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a State Firefighter I and II Certification, within twelve (12) months of hire.
  
  

Physical And Environmental Conditions

City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include:

• Emergency response/rescue
• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
• Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
• Writing or modifying code, maintaining, or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
• CDL operations and driving
• Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
• Creating or modifying health, financial, security and/or risk documents or assessments
• Working with or directing minors
  
  

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Incumbents in this position performs in activities responding to emergency scenes, disasters, or critical incidents; occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; exposed to outside weather conditions and wet and/or humid conditions; works in high, precarious places; exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration; noise levels in the work environment is usually moderate; however, the noise level is occasionally very loud due to sirens, etc.; wear protective apparel including goggles, hearing protectors, face protector, aprons, safety shoes, and self-contained breathing apparatus. The nature of duties involves constant mental and visual attention, and potential personal danger.

Incumbents in this position will be in situations where they may experience critical/traumatic events and need to have the ability to quickly move between work spaces and/or facilities.