Regional Firefighter Testing-City of Harrisonburg

Regional Firefighter Testing

Please note the following important information for individuals interested in the Regional Firefighter Testing for the Counties of Rockingham, Augusta, and Rockbridge and the Cities of Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Waynesboro. Testing will be offered on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds. Certificates will be valid for one year from the testing date.

To be eligible to apply for an open position with the listed localities you must complete and pass the written test and physical ability test at the Regional Firefighter Testing event. Upon completion of the two tests, you will receive a certificate via e-mail indicating a numerical score on your written test and a pass / fail on your physical ability test. The certificate will be valid for one year from the testing date. Each locality sets its minimum qualifications for its firefighter positions. As openings occur, the locality will advertise its position as deemed appropriate. To be considered, you must submit the locality's application and a copy of your certificate indicating your test scores. Each locality will then select candidates based on their identified hiring process.

Registration Process

Information and online registration is available on the City of Harrisonburg Employment Website - visit www.harrisonburgva.gov and click on Employment. Online registration must be completed no later than 5 : 00pm EST on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

The City of Harrisonburg Human Resources Department is acting as the central registration point for all the participating localities. EOE.

Testing Process

Testing is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025 :

• The test will be administered at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds located at 4808 South Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA. Look for the aerial ladder truck at the exhibit hall.
• It is imperative that you be at the Fairgrounds by 7 : 45 a.m.
• Please bring a picture ID for proper identification.
• The testing will begin promptly at 8 : 00 a.m.
• No one will be admitted to the test after the starting time of 8 : 00 a.m.

Comprehensive written firefighter test :

Physical ability testing :

Supplemental Information

NOTE : An Online Entry-Level Firefighter Candidate Study Guide is available for order from Public Safety Compass and details are provided below.

The study guide is designed to help you, as a firefighter candidate, prepare to take the PSHRA entry-level firefighter written test that will be used during this process. Questions regarding the study guide, including online access, should be directed to Public Safety Compass using the ordering link below.

The goal of the study guide is to :

The online format is structured as a course, to walk you through each section describing the knowledge areas of the test. The full 100-question practice test is integrated and can be taken online at your convenience. You can order online and gain immediate access at : https : / / www.publicsafetycompass.com / product / entry-level-firefighter-online-study-guide / .

If you have questions after reviewing the information in this advertisement, please contact the City of Harrisonburg Human Resources Department at 540-432-8920 or by email at Employment@HarrisonburgVA.gov. If your plans change once you have registered and you are unable to participate in the testing, please notify the City of Harrisonburg Human Resources Department at the above phone number or email address as soon as possible.