The Hattiesburg Fire Department is currently taking applications for lateral transfers for certified firefighters.

Position: Firefighter, Lateral Transfer

Department: Fire

Rate of Pay:

The starting salary for a Hattiesburg Firefighter is $30,000 + DOE.

Nature of Work:

Firefighters are tasked with many duties beyond responding to fire emergencies, and it can be a challenging and rewarding career.  As a first responder, your responsibilities cover a wide range from working with your crew to extinguishing fully involved building fires and saving lives, to assisting other emergency responders such as paramedics or police during other types of emergencies.  Daily activities may require you to provide support for emergency situations, then attend public events where you will interact with the public as a representative of HFD, so each day can present a new challenge or obstacle.  Public events vary greatly from community appearances to fire safety education and awareness events, and involve all ages from toddlers to senior citizens.  You will be expected to graciously accept compliments and praise, and become accustomed to receiving thanks in different forms from people who consider you to be a Hero.  In order to deserve the accolades and recognition, you will be required to maintain a level of professional knowledge, skills, and constantly strive to improve yourself with additional training, education, and experience.

Qualifications:

• Certifications in Firefighter 1001-I-II and HAZMAT Operations & Awareness
• 18 years of age or older and a United States citizen;
• Have a high school diploma or a GED;
• Have NO felony convictions or serious misdemeanor convictions;
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be a registered voter in your current county or city of residence.

Before hiring, candidates must pass a background check, medical exam and physical fitness test; then, the candidate must be approved by Civil Service.

Skills and Abilities:

Overall physical health: good reflexes, vision, and hearing; ability to maneuver through obstacles, while carrying loads of equipment and rescuing people; manual dexterity to operate communications devices and other equipment while wearing safety gear and navigating in low visibility; climbing and/or repelling.

Applications can be submitted to:

• City of Hattiesburg’s Human Resources department located on the 3^rd Floor at City Hall (200 Forrest Street, Hattiesburg, MS), between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Online at hattiesburgms.com