Application Timeline

Fire Applicant Screening Questionnaire
To determine if you are a viable candidate for the position of Firefighter/EMT, you must complete the pre-application questionnaire

Complete and Submit Application
Upon successful completion of the questionnaire above, you will be presented with the application for employment. The City of Marietta accepts applications for the position of Firefighter/EMT only during the designated Recruitment Period.

Written Entrance Examination and Background Check
Top candidates' applications and background are reviewed and ranked by Fire Department staff.

Physical Agility Test and Physical Fitness Assessment
Applicants who have made it this far in the process will complete the physical agility test and physical fitness assessment.

Oral Interview
Members of the Fire Chief's panel interview recommended applicants. Upon completion of all interviews, the Fire Chief ranks all applicants.

Conditional Offer of Employment
A conditional offer of employment is made to viable applicants. The offer is conditional upon successful completion of final two components: medical and psychological evaluations. A polygraph test is administered to verify the information candidates give to the City of Marietta during the selection process.

Medical Evaluation and Drug Screen
Viable applicants will be scheduled for a physical examination and drug screen with a City of Marietta-contracted medical facility.

Psychological Evaluation
Written evaluation given at MFD Headquarters; approximately one week later, the City's Psychologist reviews the written evaluation and the interviews the applicant.

* Duration of Application Process: Approximately 6 months