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Shreveport Fire Department
Shreveport, LA · Caddo Parish County
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Department careers page ↗The Shreveport Fire Department (SFD) protects the city of Shreveport, Louisiana, the anchor of the state's northwest corner. It is a career department administered through the city's civil service system.
SFD offers a range of specialized roles beyond front-line firefighting, including emergency medical services, fire prevention, a hazardous materials team, communications/dispatch, and training. The department runs its own Fire Academy at 6440 Greenwood Road and administrative operations out of 263 N. Common Street.
The department also engages the public through a Citizen's Fire Academy, selecting 20 candidates per class through an application, interview, and background-check process.
Hiring at Shreveport Fire Department runs through Louisiana's firefighter civil service system. Before applying, candidates must hold an active Louisiana Firefighter Civil Service Test score, obtained through the state Office of State Examiner, which administers the exam at locations across Louisiana.
Once a candidate has a civil service score, they submit an online application during an open recruitment window. The department's selection process then moves through applicant screening, SFD agility testing, a Public Safety Answers Assessment, background investigation, applicant ranking, a medical exam and drug screen, and finally a conditional job offer. Questions go to the Hiring Office at (318) 673-6766 or (318) 918-5274.
Requirements
- Active Louisiana Firefighter Civil Service Test score (required before application is considered)
- Between 18 and 32 years old by the examination and conditional offer date
- U.S. citizen (by birth or naturalization) with current work authorization
- Government-issued photo ID and valid driver's license
- Must comply with NFPA 1582, Latest Edition, Standard on Medical Requirements for Firefighters
Hiring process
- Applicant screening (submit certifications and education online)
- SFD agility testing
- Public Safety Answers Assessment
- Background investigation
- Applicant ranking
- Medical examination and drug screening
- Conditional job offer
The department operates its own Fire Academy at 6440 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71119.
What do I need before I can apply to become a Shreveport firefighter?
You must have an active Louisiana Firefighter Civil Service Test score before your application will be considered. The exam is administered through the state Office of State Examiner at various locations across Louisiana.
What are the age and citizenship requirements?
Applicants must be between 18 and 32 years old by the examination and conditional offer date, and must be U.S. citizens (by birth or naturalization) with current work authorization.
What does the hiring process involve?
After applying, candidates go through applicant screening, SFD agility testing, a Public Safety Answers Assessment, a background investigation, applicant ranking, a medical exam and drug screening, and finally a conditional job offer.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted online through the department's SFD Hire portal. Once you submit, you receive an SFD App number that you can use to track your application.
Are there medical standards I must meet?
Yes. Applicants must comply with NFPA 1582, Latest Edition, the Standard on Medical Requirements for Firefighters, and pass a medical examination and drug screening.
Who do I contact with hiring questions?
The department's Hiring Office can be reached at (318) 673-6766 or (318) 918-5274. The office is located at 263 N. Common, Shreveport, LA 71101.