Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) http://www.iaff.org/hs/CPAT/cpat_index.html

CPAT Licensing Procedures
http://www.iaff.org/hs/Well/CPATLicensestory.htm
 

Income level comparable with cost of living in the city

Morale of fire department

Application periods (having an open and continuous period decreases diversity)

Promotional policies

Support of fire department and the fire department's relationship with the city

Hiring preference system (factors such as military service, residency, previous experience)

Demographics of the community