How to become a firefighter in Arkansas

Written by a career firefighter · Updated 2026-11-04

Certifying agencyArkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board
CPAT sitesNone on IAFF list

We're still verifying Arkansas's academy, EMT and testing details against official sources. Until then, the certifying agency above is the authority on state requirements, and each department's job posting lists its own testing steps.

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