Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Can I take the entrance examination more than once?
  2. Do I have to take a polygraph?
  3. What are the age requirements?
  4. What level of education is required to be a firefighter?
  5. Do I get any extra points for a college degree or college credits?
  6. Is a Fire Fighter I/II and NREMT certification required to apply?
  7. If my NREMT certification status is inactive or lapsed, can I still apply?
  8. Do I have to have a driver's license to be a Firefighter/AEMT?
  9. Can I transfer from another fire service to the Marietta Fire Department without having to take the test?
  10. How long will it take from the time I apply to the time I will go on shift in the event that I make it through the entire process?
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  1. Does the City of Marietta provide medical support to its firefighters?
  2. I've been reading a lot about the fitness requirements for the City of Marietta. Will I have time to work out once I go on shift?
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  1. What is the work schedule like?
  2. Do firefighters have to stay at the fire station when on duty?
  3. What do Firefighters do for meals?
  4. Can Firefighters sleep while on duty?
  5. Can I wash my station uniform at the station so that I don't take home unwanted contaminates?
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