- 1). Obtain a copy of the application form to become a firefighter in Oxford, North Carolina from the human resources department of the local government office of Oxford. Or download a copy from the website of the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission.
- 2). Register to take the North Carolina firefighter's exam. Read through the Regional Testing Schedule to find the best location and time to take the test.
- 3). Study for the exam by reading the NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, as well as sample firefighter exams. In addition to subjects specific to firefighting, these will cover mechanical aptitude; spatial and directional orientation; judgment and reasoning; basic mathematics; vocabulary; spelling and grammar.
- 4). Take and pass the North Carolina firefighter's exam.
- 5). Obtain your official criminal history from your local police department and driving records from the Department of Motor Vehicles; both must list your history dating back to five years previous to submitting the firefighter application.
- 6). Schedule an interview with appropriate fire department personnel and the human resources department of a Granville County local office or the City of Oxford office. They will inform you of additional interviews and background check agencies.
- 7). Wait for an employment offer from the City of Oxford Fire Department, which will be sent by mail. Then make an appointment for a drug test and a physical examination with the doctor recommended by the Oxford Fire Department. The physician will certify that you have passed the physical requirements to be a firefighter in Oxford.
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