hiring and recruitment

The City of Auburn and the Auburn Fire Department are committed to providing talented, qualified employees to serve the citizens of Auburn. All available Fire Department positions are posted here on the AFD Hiring and Recruitment page.  

Current Openings - 

As of 1/17/25 at 8:00 AM: Firefighter

Applying -  

If you're interested in a position with the Auburn Fire Department, please review the below information as well as our organization's  brochure. You can contact Deputy Chief Matthew Fifield with questions: 207.333.6633 ext. 5 OR email: mfifield@auburnmaine.gov

 APPLY ONLINE

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have completed high school or have passed a high school equivalency exam at the time of conditional offer
• Candidates must have a valid driver license, have a good driving record 
• NOTE: We offer lateral entry options

• Candidates must be a licensed, basic EMT or higher at the time of conditional offer
  
  • Post high school education/training related to the Fire/EMS occupation (preferred) 
  • Post high school education (preferred)
  • Advanced EMT and Paramedics (preferred)

• Paramedics not currently certified as firefighters will be trained as firefighters in their first year at the AFD

• During a typical recruitment, all eligible candidates will have to participate in a Physical Agility Test  
  • Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can attend 
  • In lieu of participating in the Physical Agility test, we'll accept a CPAT card that is dated within the last 365 days
  • If, based on your application you are deemed ineligible for hire, AFD staff will contact you and you will not participate in the CPAT