Fire Department · Combination
Jackson County Office Of Emergency Services
Pascagoula, MS · Jackson County
The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services (OES) coordinates multi-agency and volunteer response to emergencies, events, and disasters across this Mississippi Gulf Coast county. Its work spans four areas: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
On the fire side, the county operates five combination career/volunteer fire departments serving the unincorporated areas, organized across roughly 23 fire stations grouped by Northwest, Central, and Northeast coverage areas plus Franklin Creek. Fire protection is further divided into several ISO fire grading districts, including Central, Escatawpa, Gulf Park Estates, Latimer, Northeast, Southeast (Forts Lake), and St. Martin.
Because the county sits on the Gulf Coast, crews plan and train for hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, flooding, tornadoes, and wildfires, as well as industrial hazards such as chemicals and other hazardous materials from local industry.
Missionprovide professional fire protection to rural property owners, and lower the cost of fire insurance rates
Jackson County hires firefighters through the county's central jobs portal. A Firefighter position was posted as open until filled, involving specialized work in preparing for and responding to fire and rescue emergency calls.
Openings and full qualification, salary, and application details are published on the Jackson County Jobs page, where candidates can apply online and subscribe to job-alert notifications.
Hiring process
- Visit the Jackson County Jobs page
- Open the Firefighter listing and review the full description and qualifications
- Apply online through the county jobs portal
Is Jackson County hiring firefighters?
Yes. A Firefighter position was posted as open until filled. Current openings are listed on the Jackson County Jobs page, where you can apply online.
How do I apply to be a firefighter here?
Applications are submitted through the county's central jobs portal at co.jackson.ms.us/Jobs.aspx. Open the Firefighter listing to view the full description and apply online.
Are the fire departments career or volunteer?
The county operates five combination career/volunteer fire departments throughout its unincorporated areas, so it uses both paid and volunteer firefighters.
What does a Jackson County firefighter do?
The role involves specialized work preparing for and responding to fire and rescue emergency calls, providing fire protection to rural property owners across the county's grading districts.
Where can I get more information about employment?
Contact the Office of Emergency Services at 228-769-3111 or the Fire Protection office at 228-769-3110, located at 600 Convent Avenue, Pascagoula, MS 39567.