If you’ve ever wanted to become an Arlington firefighter or EMT, now’s your chance.

Arlington County is beginning a new round of firefighter/EMT recruitment starting today, May 11. According to a fire department recruitment web page, the process will remain open through Tuesday May 22, 2012.

The application process for becoming an Arlington firefighter is a bit daunting, however. The following are the steps one must go through in order to be offered the job, according to the fire department website:

• Submission of online application
• Application screening
• Communication of eligibility via letter and/or email
• Written examination
• CPAT Practice Sessions
• Submission of Background Package
• CPAT Official Test
  Fingerprinting & Ongoing Background Investigation
• Panel Interview with Fire Department Personnel
• Conditional Offer of Employment
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological and Physical Examinations
• Uniform Fitting
• Interview with the Fire Chief
• Final Offer of Employment