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Lafayette Fire Department
Oxford, MS · Lafayette County
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Department careers page ↗Lafayette County Fire Department serves the largely rural county surrounding Oxford, Mississippi, covering about 650 square miles and a population near 40,000. Incorporated in 1977 as a nonprofit volunteer organization, it has grown from two charter engine companies into a countywide system of stations spread across communities like Harmontown, Yocona, Tula, Abbeville, Taylor, College Hill, and Paris.
The department is a combination agency, staffed by a mix of full-time shift personnel, part-time members, and paid-per-call responders led by a small command staff. Beyond fire suppression, it provides emergency medical services, search and rescue, rope rescue, and special operations.
Call volume has climbed steadily, from roughly 1,100 calls in 2020 to more than 2,800 in 2024, reflecting the growth of the Oxford area and the county it protects.
MissionAcquire and maintain all types of property which may be used in the prevention and fighting of fires and promote and foster better fire prevention and fire safety among its members and the citizens of Lafayette County.
The department recruits through a straightforward application process. Prospective members submit a completed application, a copy of their driver's license, and any current certifications either in person at the Central Fire Station or by email to apps@lafayettefd.com.
Applications are reviewed by command staff at regularly scheduled meetings. Approved applicants are assigned to a unit and contacted about next steps and required training.
Requirements
- Completed application form
- Copy of driver's license
- Copies of any current certifications
Hiring process
- Submit an application with a driver's license copy and certifications in person at the Central Fire Station (50 CR 1032) or by email to apps@lafayettefd.com
- Command staff review applications at regularly scheduled meetings
- Approved applicants receive a unit assignment and are contacted about next steps and required training
How do I apply to join the department?
Submit a completed application along with a copy of your driver's license and any current certifications, either in person at the Central Fire Station (50 CR 1032) or by email to apps@lafayettefd.com.
What happens after I submit my application?
Command staff review applications at regularly scheduled meetings. If approved, you will be assigned to a unit and contacted about next steps and required training.
Is Lafayette County Fire Department a volunteer or career department?
It is a combination department, staffed by a mix of full-time shift personnel, part-time members, and paid-per-call responders along with a command staff of chief officers.
What documents do I need to apply?
You need a completed application form, a copy of your driver's license, and copies of any current certifications you hold.
Where is the department based?
Administrative offices and the Central Fire Station (Station 10) are located at 50 County Road 1032, Oxford, MS 38655. The department operates 15 stations across Lafayette County.