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Understand what’s needed to become a Burbank firefighter.
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Discover the steps to join our team.
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CPAT & Biddle Exams

Learn about these exams.
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Watch the Burbank firefighter recruits in their 16-week academy.
why join BFD?

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Can you add bullet points?  Generous paid time off including paid parental leave...
 
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WHO WE SERVE
103,084
population
42,234
households
250,000
daytime population
17.14
square miles covered
diverse and challenging assignments
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
You'll serve the community as a Paramedic or an Emergency Medical Technician. 
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Hazardous Materials Response Team
You may train to become a Hazardous Materials Response Team member.
Technical Rescue
Incidents may include vehicle extrication, rope rescue, shore-based swift water rescue, and line of sight confined space.
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Fire & Life Safety
Protect Burbank through Fire Safety Officer assignments, arson investigations, inspections, and plan checks. TBD
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FIREFIGHER
What's a day like as a Burbank firefighter? 
Every day is different, but a typical one may follow this schedule.

Questions?  Contact Us

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Management Services - Recruitment
(818) 238-5031
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