Application deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025

On-site written test date: Sunday, June 15, 2025

• Deadline to request at-home computer based written test option: Monday, May 26, 2025
• Deadline to complete at-home computer based written test: Monday, June 9, 2025

Physical fitness test date: Sunday, June 15, 2025

Interviews: July 7 - 11, 2025 (tentative)

A Message from the Fire Chief

Read Chief Lyon's message to candidates

The City of Iowa City values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all employees. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees. 

Position information

• View our candidate information packet to learn more about position requirements, benefits and testing information
  • Firefighter job description
• Salary and benefits
  • Starting salary of $65,390.26 (effective July 6, 2025)
  • Competitive health insurance
  • Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa
  • Uniforms provided
• Various training and promotional opportunities
  • Paid training
  • Special assignment opportunities
    • Special Operations
    • Hazmat
    • Prevention
    • Education
• Why choose ICFD?
  • No experience required
  • Team/family oriented working environment
  • Be part of a vibrant community - small town feel with big city amenities
  • Unique 24-hour work schedule
    • Work 3 out of 5 days, then 4 days off, with an average of 56 hours/week and an average of 10 days/month
  • 66 personnel across 4 stations
  • 9,809 calls in 2024 

For more information about ICFD, visit their webpage.

Testing information

• Learn more about the written test
• Learn more about the physical fitness test

Additional information about the process

• Criminal background check and driving record review
• Medical exam, MMPI and interview with psychologist

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Human Resources

The Iowa Smokefree Air Act prohibits smoking in all public buildings owned, leased, or operated by or under the control of the City of Iowa City, including the grounds of the public buildings such as the sidewalks and the sitting or standing areas immediately adjacent to the buildings. Also, smoking is prohibited in all vehicles owned, leased or operated by or under the control of the City of Iowa City.