Fire Department · Career
Decatur Fire & Rescue
Decatur, AL · Morgan County
“SERVICE – PRIDE – DEDICATION”
Decatur Fire & Rescue offers firefighters an annual salary of $51,088–$75,840 with a July 11 deadline. EMT-B certification is required.
Decatur Fire & Rescue offers $51,088–$75,840 annually for a non-certified firefighter position requiring CPAT and EMT-B certification by the exam date. Apply by July 11, 2026.
Decatur Fire & Rescue provides emergency service to the citizens of Decatur, Alabama, staffing eight stations across the city with over 100 certified fire suppression and emergency medical personnel who work 24/7 on a 48/96 rotating schedule.
The department's work spans fire suppression, vehicle crash response, hazardous materials mitigation, EMS, and search, water, and technical rescue, alongside fire inspections, investigation, prevention, and public safety education.
Administration is based at 4119 Old Highway 31 SW and is led by Fire Chief Nathan Springer.
MissionDecatur Fire and Rescue is committed to providing a prompt professional emergency service to citizens of the City of Decatur.
Applications for firefighter positions with Decatur Fire & Rescue are handled through the City of Decatur's online careers portal on GovernmentJobs.com. Newly hired firefighters receive paid training.
The department highlights flexible scheduling, educational reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement. Questions about employment can be directed to the City's Human Resources department at (256) 341-4890.
Benefits
Paid training for newly hired firefighters, flexible scheduling, educational reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement.
Newly hired firefighters receive paid training.
How do I apply to become a Decatur firefighter?
Applications are submitted through the City of Decatur's careers portal on GovernmentJobs.com (governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofdecatural).
What schedule do Decatur firefighters work?
The department operates 24/7 with personnel working a 48/96 rotating shift schedule.
Is training paid?
Yes. Newly hired firefighters receive paid training.
What benefits does the department offer?
Benefits highlighted by the department include flexible scheduling, educational reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement.
Who can I contact about employment?
Employment questions can be directed to the City of Decatur Human Resources department at (256) 341-4890.