How to get hired at Toledo Fire Department

Written by a career firefighter · Updated 2026-11-04

Toledo Fire and Rescue hires entry-level firefighters through periodic city recruitments. Applicants apply online, then pass the FireTEAM written test and the Firefighter Mile physical test, followed by a background check, oral interview, chief's selection, medical and stress testing. Those hired attend a 6-month Toledo Fire Training Academy.

Apply / get notifiedOfficial recruitment page

Minimum requirements

• At least 18 by the academy start date src
• Under 40 as of the application closing date src
• High school diploma or GED src
• Valid driver's license by the academy start date src

Certifications

• EMT: not required
• Firefighter I/II: unknown

Source: official page

Tests

• NTN FireTEAM (written): Passing scores: Math 70%, Reading 80%, Mechanical 55%, Human Relations 70%; 3-month wait to retest; no test vouchers src
• Firefighter Mile (physical): 10 timed events; one retake allowed; taken again once before hire src
• Oral interview (oral) src

Hiring process

1. Apply online
2. FireTEAM written test
3. Firefighter Mile physical test
4. Background check (about 4 months)
5. Oral interview
6. Fire Chief selection
7. Conditional offer
8. Medical exam
9. Physical ability/stress test
10. Final Firefighter Mile
11. 6-month academy

Source: official page

Academy

6-month Toledo Fire Training Academy src

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