The F.I.T. program was developed to assist those who have a desire to become a State Certified Firefighter II and provide an opportunity to gain the knowledge and experience to have a successful career as a firefighter. The F.I.T. candidates will complete the same prehire process as required for full-time career and part-time firefighters. This provides the F.I.T. candidate the experience of what is involved in the hiring process before even accepting a firefighter position.  

The ALFPD F.I.T. applicants are required to participate in a group oral interview, where they are asked several questions and evaluated on their responses. After completing the group interviews, the ALFPD will re-interview, on a one-on-one basis, the top candidates prior to selection for the F.I.T. program. All expenses for prehire testing and school tuition are the responsibility of the candidate.