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St Joseph Fire Department
Saint Joseph, MO · Buchanan County
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Department careers page ↗The St. Joseph Fire Department serves the city of St. Joseph in northwest Missouri along the Missouri River. It is a full-career organization staffed by more than 130 employees working out of nine fire stations and eleven companies.
The department is organized into five divisions covering fire prevention, fire suppression, training, maintenance, and administration. Alongside structural firefighting, crews provide first-responder medical care and mutual aid to surrounding communities.
Headquartered downtown at 401 South 7th Street, the department combines emergency response with public education and fire-code enforcement across the city.
Mission"strives to provide the highest level of protection of life, health and property though its fire prevention, fire suppression, training, maintenance and administration divisions"
St. Joseph hires firefighters through the city's Paycor recruiting portal, where open positions are posted. Candidates must hold a Missouri EMT license, Firefighter I and II certifications, and hazardous-materials awareness/operations certification before applying, and must pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
The department advertises a competitive salary with fully paid health, dental, and life insurance, paid leave, LAGERS retirement, and deferred-compensation options. Watch the careers portal for current openings and application deadlines.
Requirements
- Valid Missouri EMT license
- Firefighter I and II certifications
- Hazardous materials awareness and operations certification
- Valid driver's license
- Pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Benefits
Competitive salary with paid health, dental, and life insurance; paid vacation (increasing with tenure); paid sick leave; twelve paid holidays; uniform allowance; two deferred-compensation plans; and LAGERS retirement.
What certifications do I need to apply?
You must hold a Missouri EMT license, Firefighter I and II certifications, and hazardous-materials awareness and operations certification.
Is a physical ability test required?
Yes. Applicants must pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
What benefits does the department offer?
Paid health, dental, and life insurance; paid vacation and sick leave; twelve paid holidays; a uniform allowance; two deferred-compensation plans; and LAGERS retirement, along with a competitive salary.
How do I apply?
Open firefighter positions are posted through the city's Paycor recruiting portal linked from the Join SJFD page; apply online there when a position is open.
Do I need a driver's license?
Yes, a valid driver's license is required.