Frequently Asked Questions

To see current hiring announcements, job descriptions, and how to apply, please go to Kalispell Fire Department's Employment Page and the City of Kalispell's Job Board. Minimum qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid Montana State driver's license at time of hire.
• NREMT Paramedic or AEMT or Montana state equivalent.

Selection guidelines historically include:

• Written and signed City of Kalispell Job Applications will be reviewed.
• Must register and complete a Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT), and a written exams administered through the Public Safety Testing website. If you do not have an up to date CPAT certificate, the written exam can be completed online and the physical exams can be scheduled through any agency running a CPAT.
• Upon the successful completion of the written and physical (CPAT) testing, applicants will be given the Johnson-Roberts psychological exam.
• Upon completing and passing the Johnson-Roberts Personal History Questionnaire;
• Applicants thereafter will be interviewed by an oral board
• A comprehensive background check is required
• Reference checks will be conducted
• Successful applicants will then be ranked on a list for hire.
• Applicants selected for hire must pass a post-offer comprehensive physical exam and drug screening prior to employment.

Unfortunately we are no longer hosting the 3 on 3 tournament. Right now we are focusing on ways to increase staffing for our community. Since the levy recently passed, we are one step closer to putting an annual event back together! Please check back for community events hosted by Kalispell Firefighters in the future.

While Kalispell Firefighters know and appreciates the value of volunteer firefighters, Kalispell is a Montana State Class 1 city. Because of this, it is a state law for class 1 cities to be staffed by fully career fire departments. If you are interested in volunteering, there are several departments bordering our city that accept volunteers. 

Historically donations given to the Kalispell Firefighters Association have been put into our benevolent fund. This is money that we give to organizations and citizens who need a helping hand. If you would like to donate please write a check to the Kalispell Firefighters Association and send it to PO Box 122, Kalispell, MT 59903.

Follow the link below to see our IAFF contract with the City of Kalispell:

• https://kalispell.com/DocumentCenter/View/391