Career guide · Hawaii
How to Become a Female Firefighter in Hawaii
5 active openings
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The core documents and certifications most Hawaii departments expect from firefighter candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓EMT-Basic certification
- ✓CPR / BLS certification
- ✓CPAT completion certificate
- ✓Firefighter I certification
- ✓Firefighter II certification
- ✓Physical exam clearance letter
- ✓Background check authorization
CPAT fitness standards
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| Pull-Ups | 3 reps | 8 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 15:30 | 13:00 |
| Stair Climb (Step Mill Hold) | 200 sec | 170 sec |
| Victim Drag (165 lbs, 35 ft) | 35 sec | 25 sec |
Take the free assessment → to see your gap on each event.
Open firefighter jobs in Hawaii
5 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
Basic Firefighter Trainee (Willow-Caswell)
Emergency Services · Willow Sta 12-1 or Caswell Sta 13-1, HI
Basic Firefighter Trainee (West Lakes)
Emergency Services · West Lakes, HI
Basic Firefighter Trainee (Talkeetna)
Emergency Services · Talkeetna 11-1, HI
Basic Firefighter Trainee (Butte)
Emergency Services · Butte 2-1, HI
Basic Firefighter Trainee (Sutton)
Emergency Services · Sutton 11, HI
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