Fire

The City of Santa Fe Fire Departments 2025 – 40th Cadet Academy Testing Process is as follows:

  • February 1st – Application Period Opens
  • March 31st - Application Period Closes
  • April 14th - Written Testing (must pass with a 70% or better)
  • April 14th – 15th - Physical Ability Testing and Pack Testing (to begin following the written test)
  • April 16th – 17th - Interviews

Each of these testing phases must be successfully completed in succession.

Experienced Firefighter/EMTs and Experienced Firefighter/Paramedics (Laterals) must provide proof of IFSAC Firefighter I/II Certification (or Equivalent) & a Valid U.S. State EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, or EMT-Paramedic License to be considered for the position of Lateral Cadet.  Lateral Cadets will have an abbreviated academy (approximately 6 weeks). If you are applying for an experienced position, make sure to apply for the proper Experienced Firefighter/EMT or Experienced Firefighter/Paramedic job opening.

Written testing takes place at:

Santa Fe Community Convention Center
201 West Marcy Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501

  • Individuals MUST arrive at 7:45 a.m. Doors will close promptly once all candidates are verified – NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Required Items to Bring: Picture ID that lists DOB.

Click here to download the SFFD Written Examination Study Guide.

 

Info Sessions and Physical Ability Testing takes place at:

Fire Station 5 – Training Division
1130 Siler Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507

SFFD Info sessions are free to the public and will allow the candidate to learn more about the department, the hiring process, and the cadet training academy. Candidates will also have an opportunity to attempt the Physical Ability Test. If the candidate passes the Physical Ability Test at an Info Session, they will receive a PAT Certificate of Completion valid for the current hiring cycle. 

  • Individuals MUST arrive at 8:45 a.m. Doors will close promptly at 9:00 a.m. – NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Required Items to Bring: Picture ID that lists DOB, water, athletic clothing (pants and long sleeve shirt are recommended), athletic shoes, or boots (no open-toe shoes).  
  • Recommended Items to Bring:  Kneepads or knee sleeves. 
  • Candidate must watch the physical ability test overview prior to the info session. 
  • If a candidate signs up for an info session and is a no-call/no-show, they will not be permitted to sign up for another session.

 

Santa Fe Fire Department Prospective Candidate Sign-Up

All fields are required.

Must be 18 or older

 

Physical Ability Test Overview

 

Pack Testing takes place at:

Frenchy’s Field/Santa Fe River Trail
2001 Agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87505

 

  • If you successfully pass our written test with a score of 70% or higher, we will schedule you to return on one of the dates above for our Physical Ability Testing (PAT). If you successfully pass our PAT, we will schedule you for Pack Testing on one of the above dates.
  • If you have a valid PAT certificate of completion for the current hiring cycle and you pass the written test, you will move directly to being scheduled for pack testing on one of the above dates.
  • If you pass all these portions of our testing process, we will schedule you for an interview.

 

The info session sign-up date options are as follows:

  • February 7th
  • February 21st
  • March 15th