Career guide · Idaho
How to Become a Female Firefighter in Idaho
15 active openings· pay $98k–$147k/yr
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See exactly where you stand against CPAT standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free Firefighter readiness assessmentIdaho Firefighter requirements
The core documents and certifications most Idaho 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 | 240 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 Idaho
15 live openings, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.
Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)
Department of Agriculture · Burley, Idaho, ID
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)
Department of Agriculture · Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, ID
Forestry Technician (Lookout)
Department of Agriculture · Cascade, Idaho, ID
Wildland Firefighter
Department of Agriculture · Avery, Idaho, ID
Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)
Department of Agriculture · Burley, Idaho, ID
Wildland Firefighter (Aviation)
Department of Agriculture · Boise, Idaho, ID
Wildland Firefighter (Prevention)
Department of Agriculture · Ketchum, Idaho, ID
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)
Department of Agriculture · Shoshone, Idaho, ID
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)
Department of Agriculture · Shoshone, Idaho, ID
Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Planning)
Department of Agriculture · Boise, Idaho, ID
2026 Wildland Fire Academy - Salmon-Challis and Boise NF - Crew Member
Student Conservation Association · Salmon, ID
Wildland Fire Captain - Insurance Division
Capstone Fire Management · Post Falls, ID
Wildland Firefighter (Airplane Pilot)
USDA · Mccall, ID
Wildland Firefighting Manager Branch Chief Equipment Development - Direct Hire Authority
National Interagency Fire Center · Boise, ID
Wildland Fire A/V Training Producer
US Office of the Secretary of the Interior · Boise, ID
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