The FCTC Statewide List

Fire Departments can use the The Firefighter Candidate Testing Center's Statewide Eligibility List with confidence.

To be placed on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List, candidates must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Possess a valid Driver’s License
• Receive a passing score on the FCTC Written Test
• Possess a valid CPAT Card of Completion
• Complete their FCTC Online Application

Other candidate qualifications that can be included on the list upon verification are:

• EMT certificate or paramedic license
• Fire Academy CompletionFirefighter-1 or State Firefighter-1 Academy Graduation
• Firefighter Certification
• College degree

A Statewide Eligibility List that allows Fire Departments flexibility  

Departments throughout the state utilize the Statewide Eligibility List in various ways. For example, departments can request the list and contact the candidates directly. Departments can also use the FCTC list as a pre-qualifier - meaning when they open up their application process they may require applicants to have passed their CPAT and/or Written Test.

Please contact the Cal-JAC to learn how your department can utilize the services of FCTC.

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Departments affiliated with the Cal-JAC can access the FCTC statewide list at no cost

Departments that are not Cal-JAC-affiliated pay a modest fee when any candidate is hired from the FCTC list.

Contact FCTC for more information about using the FCTC Statewide List

Job-Listing Info for Cal-JAC-Affiliated Departments

Departments wishing to list their opening on the Cal0JAC's statewide job board, please contact Cal-JAC at [email protected]