Fire Department · Career
Pascagoula Fire Department
Pascagoula, MS · Jackson County
The Pascagoula Fire Department is a full-time career agency serving the City of Pascagoula on Mississippi's Gulf Coast. Its roughly 57 employees deliver fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, and public education across the community.
Beyond structural firefighting, the department maintains a wide technical-rescue capability, including rope, confined space, trench, and diving rescue, and it takes on hazardous materials operations and natural disaster response. Members also participate in Mississippi task force operations that extend their reach beyond city limits.
Community risk reduction is a visible part of the department's work, from smoke detector programs to youth-focused fire safety education.
Missionidentify and respond to community needs in order to deliver an effective and efficient system of service to minimize risk to people and property from fire
The department hires through the City of Pascagoula's central employment portal. A standing posting seeks Firefighter/EMT lateral transfers, open until filled, for candidates already certified and working as firefighters.
Apply online through the city Jobs page and contact the city for details on current openings and the application process.
Requirements
- For lateral transfers: certified by the Mississippi State Fire Training Facility for Minimum Standards
- For lateral transfers: currently employed as a firefighter
Hiring process
- Visit the City of Pascagoula Jobs page
- Apply online through the city's application system
- Contact the city for additional details on firefighter opportunities
Is the Pascagoula Fire Department hiring?
The city maintains a standing Firefighter/EMT lateral transfer posting listed as open until filled through the City of Pascagoula Jobs page.
What are the requirements for a lateral transfer position?
Lateral candidates must be certified by the Mississippi State Fire Training Facility for Minimum Standards and currently employed as a firefighter.
How do I apply?
Apply online through the City of Pascagoula's Jobs page and contact the city for additional details on firefighter opportunities.
Does the department accept lateral transfers?
Yes. The department has a dedicated Firefighter/EMT lateral transfer posting for already-certified, employed firefighters.
What kind of work do Pascagoula firefighters do?
Beyond fire suppression and EMS, firefighters handle technical rescue (rope, confined space, trench, and diving), hazardous materials operations, natural disaster response, and public fire safety education. Members complete required monthly training hours.