Minimum Requirements: Firefighter & EMT. Applicants for the position of Firefighter/EMT must: Be a US citizen at the time of appointment. Have reached the age of 19 as of the date of application. Possess a current valid motor vehicle operator’s permit at the time of appointment. Possess a high school diploma or a certificate of equivalency (GED) issued by a recognized department of education. Pass the written firefighter/EMT entry-level examination.