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City Of Irondale Fire Department
Irondale, AL · Jefferson County
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Department careers page ↗The City of Irondale Fire Department serves the city of Irondale, Alabama, a Birmingham suburb in Jefferson County, providing fire suppression, emergency medical response, and hazardous materials mitigation from three fire stations. The department is led by Chief Josh McDaniel, who was appointed in 2018 after rising through the ranks at the nearby Trussville and Leeds fire departments, and it emphasizes a customer-service-oriented approach to public safety alongside its fire prevention and community education programs.
Like most municipal fire departments in Jefferson County, Irondale hires through the Personnel Board of Jefferson County's shared Merit System, meaning firefighter and fire paramedic candidates apply through a countywide testing and certification process before being placed on an eligibility list that individual agencies, including Irondale, draw from.
MissionProvide fire protection and safety to our citizens and community by promoting fire prevention and education, preserving life and property, protecting the environment, through fire suppression, emergency medical services and hazardous material mitigation.
Irondale Fire Department fills Firefighter and Fire Paramedic vacancies through the Personnel Board of Jefferson County's Merit System. Candidates apply to a shared, countywide job posting for the position; Jefferson County Merit System agencies, including Irondale, then hire from the resulting certified eligibility list. Current postings for both roles are open on the Merit System's Workday jobs portal.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- No felony convictions
- Valid driver's license
- Fire Paramedic applicants: current Paramedic License and National Registry Paramedic (NREMT) certification
- Fire Paramedic applicants: must obtain Firefighter I/II certification within one year of hire
Hiring process
- Apply to the Firefighter or Fire Paramedic posting on the Jefferson County Personnel Board's Merit System jobs portal
- Complete required testing (written exam and/or Candidate Physical Ability Test, CPAT) unless exempted by an existing Firefighter I/I-II certification
- Placement on the Merit System eligibility list
- Selection and hiring by City of Irondale Fire Department from the certified list
Benefits
Merit System agencies, including Irondale, offer medical and dental insurance, an employer-sponsored pension retirement plan, and generous paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave.
How do I apply to become a firefighter with the City of Irondale Fire Department?
Irondale hires firefighters through the Personnel Board of Jefferson County's Merit System. Applicants apply to the countywide Firefighter posting on the Merit System's Workday jobs portal (irondale.jobsquest.org links to it), complete required testing, and are hired from the resulting certified eligibility list.
Does Irondale Fire Department hire paramedics?
Yes. Irondale hires Fire Paramedics through the same Jefferson County Merit System process used for firefighters. Applicants need a current Paramedic License and National Registry Paramedic (NREMT) certification, and must obtain Firefighter I/II certification within one year of hire.
What are the minimum requirements to become a firefighter in Irondale, AL?
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED, have no felony convictions, and possess a valid driver's license. Firefighter I or Firefighter I/II certification (Pro Board or IFSAC, as recognized by the Alabama Fire College) is preferred and can exempt candidates from the written exam.
How many fire stations does the City of Irondale operate?
The department operates three fire stations: Station 1 at 5308 Beacon Drive, Station 2 at 6101 Old Leeds Road, and Station 3 at 2603 Alton Road.
Who is the fire chief of Irondale Fire Department?
Chief Josh McDaniel has led the department since being appointed in June 2018, after rising through the ranks at the Trussville and Leeds fire departments in Alabama.