Employment

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EMPLOYMENT STEPS:

• Applicants will need to obtain a passing Entry Firefighter Civil Service Test Score to be considered for employment. Information on testing can be found at the Office of State Examiner website (www.ose.louisiana.gov)

• Once an applicant receives a valid test score from the Office of State Examiner, the applicant must complete the St. John Parish Fire Application(PDF, 138KB) . The application, along with all the required documents must be hand delivered to the following address:

St. John Parish Fire Rescue
418 Historic West Street
Garyville, LA 70051

• Interviews are conducted and prospective firefighters are hired.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Entry Level Firefighter Civil Service Exam Score
• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Valid Driver's License 
• Possess No Criminal Record
• Pass a Drug Screen
• Pass a Medical Exam
• Pass a Physical Ability Test

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Firefighting experience including Firefighter I IFSAC Certification.
• Emergency Medical Responder Certification.
• Positive Work History