Korean, English, history, fire science, fire law.

Firefighter Recruitment (Korea)

⚖️ Law By CampusDown Wiki Editorial Team Last updated October 26, 2026

A Korean firefighter is a special-category national public official under the Firefighting Officials Act who handles fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical work, recruited by the National Fire Agency and provincial fire headquarters.

Contents

1. Status and routes
2. Exam
3. FAQ
4. References

Status and routes

All firefighters became national officials in April 2020. Besides open recruitment there is career hiring for paramedics, rescue and hazmat, and an officer-candidate track. Applicants are generally 18 to 40.

Exam

Since 2023 the written test covers Korean, English, Korean history, fire science and fire laws. A six-event fitness test (grip, back strength, sit-and-reach, standing long jump, sit-ups, shuttle run), health and personality checks and an interview follow; a circuit-style fitness test has been announced.

FAQ

What subjects?: Korean, English, history, fire science, fire law.
How many fitness events?: Six for now.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

소방공무원법, 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr
소방공무원임용령, 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr
소방청 채용 안내. https://www.nfa.go.kr

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