The Marion Fire Department Career firefighters are Civil Service employees and must successfully complete Civil Service testing prior consideration.  

Testing opportunities typically occur in conjunction with the City of Cedar Rapids and will be advertised City of Marion Employment page.

To Apply:

After the testing date has been officially advertised, prospective candidates must follow the instructions provided via the City of Marion Employment page. 

Next Steps:

Applicants will be notified via email regarding the time and date of the examinations.

If you have any questions regarding the application procedure, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 319-743-6327 or the Marion Fire Department at 319-377-8237.

Career Firefighter Job Description

Visit the Civil Service page to view videos regarding CPAT testing. 

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