FAQs
Q: When can I turn in my application?
A: The Rogers Fire Department accepts applications year around. Your application is good for a time period of one year. Watch this site and our Facebook Page for interview announcements.
Q: How old do I have to be to get hired at the Rogers Fire Department?
A: By civil service state law, you have to be between the ages of 18-35 at the time of hiring. The exception to that rule, is if you have previous career experience as a firefighter. The number of years of experience is deducted from your age.
Q: What is required of the CPAT exam?
A: An introduction video can be found at this link.
Q: I am already a career firefighter, do I have to go back through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Fire Academy?
A: If you are a career firefighter, you will be placed in a Verification of Skill Sets (V.O.S.S.) Orientation. This is a five week orientation that will check your skill sets upon successful completion for released to the Operations Division.
Q: Is there a restriction on where you can live?
A: The Rogers Fire Department does not have a living restriction.
Q: What type of shifts do your firefighters work?
A: The Rogers Fire Department is on a 48 hours on / 96 hours off rotation.
Q: Will the Department pay for me to go to Paramedic school?
A: Yes, the Department pays for you to attend paramedic school. In addition, you receive one-half of your paramedic pay while you are in school.
Q: Are there promotional opportunities within the Department?
A: The Department has the following ranks:
- Firefighter/EMT
- Firefighter/Paramedic
- Master Paramedic
- Fire Equipment Officer
- Captain
- Battalion Chief
- Deputy Fire Chief
- Fire Chief
Q: Do you pay incentives for being a paramedic on the ambulance?
A: Yes, working paramedics receive an additional stipend for working on the ambulance.
Q: What are your benefits like?
A: You can find an overview of the benefits at the following link.