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Monroe Fire Department
Monroe, LA · Ouachita Parish County
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Department careers page ↗The Monroe Fire Department operates out of the Monroe Public Safety Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, with a network of nine numbered fire stations spread across the city plus a separate Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) facility serving Monroe Regional Airport. The department's Class 1 ISO/PPC rating places it among an elite group of fire departments nationally, reflecting sustained investment in staffing, equipment, and water supply infrastructure.
Beyond emergency response, the department runs community-facing safety programs through its Fire Prevention Bureau, including free smoke alarm installation for city residents and free child safety seat inspections performed by personnel certified as Child Passenger Safety Technicians through the Safe Kids Worldwide CPS program.
Entry into the department runs through Louisiana's state civil service system: firefighter candidates test through the Office of State Examiner (OSE) rather than applying to the department directly for initial hire.
Missionpreserve life and property
Entry-level Firefighter exams are administered statewide by the Louisiana Office of State Examiner (OSE), not by the department directly. Candidates apply online during a 10-day posting period announced on the OSE website; applications outside that window are automatically rejected and mailed applications are not accepted.
Hiring process
- Watch the OSE website for the next entry-level Firefighter exam posting
- Submit the online application during the 10-day posting period (the only accepted method)
- Submit any Veteran's Points or ADA accommodation documentation separately by email to OSEregionaltesting@la.gov before the deadline
- Receive email notification of test acceptance 5 days before the exam date
- Take the exam; a passing score is valid for 18 months
- Once certified eligible, apply directly to the City of Monroe for hire
Benefits
Base salary of $2,310/month plus EMS certification pay (First Responder $100, EMT-Basic $200, EMT-Intermediate $250, Paramedic $500 monthly), state pay of $600/month after one year of service, a $50/month physical fitness incentive, college pay toward a fire science degree ($50-$150/month depending on credits/degree), accrued vacation after one year, and health and dental insurance.
How do you apply to become a firefighter with the Monroe Fire Department?
You don't apply to the department directly for entry-level positions. Louisiana's Office of State Examiner (OSE) administers the Firefighter exam statewide; you apply online during a 10-day posting period announced on the OSE website, then apply to the City of Monroe once you've passed.
What is the Monroe Fire Department's ISO rating?
Class 1, the highest possible ISO/PPC rating, held by only a small number of departments across the country.
How many fire stations does Monroe have?
Nine numbered fire stations across the city, plus a dedicated Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) facility serving Monroe Regional Airport.
Does the Monroe Fire Department install smoke alarms for residents?
Yes. The department offers free smoke alarms with installation to all City of Monroe residents; call 318-329-2474 or 318-329-2475 to schedule.
Does the department help with child safety seat installation?
Yes. Personnel certified as Child Passenger Safety Technicians through the Safe Kids Worldwide CPS program offer free child safety seat evaluations and installation help at the Public Safety Center.