Fire Department · Combination
Southern Stone County Fire Protection District
Reeds Spring, MO · Stone County
“Serving our District with professionalism, excellence and devotion to duty.”
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Department careers page ↗Southern Stone County Fire Protection District was established in 1986 and protects approximately 280 square miles in southern Stone County, Missouri, an area that includes the largest portion of Table Rock Lake. The district is headquartered in Branson West.
The area is one of steady growth: the district reported serving a population of roughly 31,000 as of the 2005 Census, representing about 62% growth since 1990. That expansion has driven ongoing station investment, including reconstruction of Station 7.
As a combination department, the district staffs full-time career firefighters alongside pay-per-call responders, volunteers, auxiliary members, and cadets. It provides fire protection, rescue, emergency medical care, and fire-safety education across the district.
MissionPromote life safety and reduce human suffering to the citizens and visitors of the Southern Stone County Fire Protection District
The district posts career openings on its Employment page and accepts applications by email or by mail addressed to "ATTN: Jobs" at the district office. A recent posting for Deputy Chief of Training listed a June 15, 2026 deadline, with a hiring process of application submission, then testing and interviews, then start.
Beyond full-time career roles, the district continually recruits pay-per-call responders, volunteers, auxiliary members, and cadets through its Get Involved programs, and it runs a Future Firefighter Program as an entry pathway.
Requirements
- Requirements vary by position; the Deputy Chief of Training posting required a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science or equivalent education/experience
- 6 years in a municipal fire department or fire protection district (for the Deputy Chief of Training role)
- Minimum 3 years supervisory/managerial experience (for the Deputy Chief of Training role)
- Firefighter 1 & 2 (IFSAC Missouri Certified)
- EMR certification (EMT preferred)
- ICS 100 & 700
- Valid Missouri Driver's License
- High School Diploma or GED
Hiring process
- Submit application/resume (by email or mail) before the deadline
- Testing and interviews
- Job start
Benefits
Career positions offer a competitive salary based on qualifications plus benefits (specific benefit details are not listed on the site).
How do I apply for a job at Southern Stone County Fire Protection District?
Submit your resume by email to the district's jobs address, or mail it to the district office (10965 East State Highway 76, Branson West, MO 65737) addressed to "ATTN: Jobs." Open positions are posted on the Employment page.
What is the hiring process?
After submitting an application before the posted deadline, candidates go through testing and interviews before a start date is set.
What certifications do I need?
Requirements vary by position. The recent Deputy Chief of Training posting required Firefighter 1 & 2 (IFSAC Missouri Certified), EMR certification (EMT preferred), ICS 100 & 700, and a valid Missouri Driver's License, plus a fire science degree or equivalent experience.
Are there ways to join besides full-time career positions?
Yes. The district recruits pay-per-call responders, volunteers, auxiliary members, and cadets through its Get Involved programs, and runs a Future Firefighter Program as an entry pathway.
What does the job pay?
The site does not list specific salary figures. Career postings describe a competitive salary based on qualifications, plus benefits.