Applications will be accepted starting today and continue until February 23 , 2024
    
   Mayor Mike Purzycki and Chief of Fire John Looney announced today that the City of Wilmington is seeking individuals who would like to become a City firefighter . They note that potential candidates will need to prepare for the extensive application and training process prior to the opening of the new fire academy in late May .
    
   Applications for the City’s 43
   rd
    fire academy , which are available online 
   at this link
    , will be accepted until 
   Friday , February 23 , 2024
    . Applications are also available online 
   here
    .
    
   “Being a Wilmington firefighter is not easy , ” said Mayor Purzycki , “but it is an extremely rewarding form of public service . Chief Looney and I know that it takes a special individual to risk his or her life in service to the larger community and I have the highest regard for the men and women who do just that for Wilmington each and every day . I can think of few careers that are more challenging and rewarding at the same time . ”
    
   Staffing for the Fire Department is currently below 95% of the authorized or budgeted levels ( due to retirements and other forms of attrition ) , which is the trigger that enables the City to schedule a new academy to replenish personnel . The authorized strength of the Fire Department is 156 , with 147 positions currently staffed . The exact number of recruits needed for the department will be determined as the opening of the academy draws closer .
   Details for the 43
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    Wilmington Fire Academy are as follows
   : 
   Application period will be open from Monday , January 29 through February 23 , 2024 .
   The opening date of the fire academy is expected to be late May 2024 while the anticipated date for graduation is mid - September 2024 .
   For information about becoming a Wilmington firefighter , contact Battalion Chief Robert Pryor at 302 . 576 . 3179 or by email at 
   Rpryor@wfd . wilmingtonde . gov
    .
   The initial screening process for the academy will include a written exam , a physical agility test , and interview panels that will include a Chief’s interview .
   Paul Ford Jr .
   Director of Communications 
   City of Wilmington , Office of the Mayor
   Mobile: ( 302 ) 530 - 2171
   Email: 
   plford@WilmingtonDE . gov
   

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