Fire Department · Career
Pelham Fire Department
Pelham, AL · Shelby County
Pelham Fire Department seeks EMT-certified firefighters with Alabama Firefighter I/II certificates. Annual salary $55,726–$79,207. Apply by July 21, 2026.
Pelham Fire Department seeks a Paramedic Firefighter with an annual salary of $60,880–$86,566. Apply by July 21, 2026.
Pelham Fire Department seeks non-certified firefighters with no specific certifications required. Annual salary of $49,941. Apply by July 21, 2026.
The Pelham Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, and community fire-safety programs for the city of Pelham, Alabama, a suburban community south of Birmingham in Shelby County. The department is part of Pelham's municipal government.
Pelham hires firefighters at several certification levels — including non-certified (entry-level) candidates as well as EMTs and paramedics — providing a pathway into the career fire service.
The department hires at three levels: Firefighter (non-certified/entry-level), Firefighter-EMT, and Firefighter-Medic, offering a route in for candidates at different stages of certification.
Where is the Pelham Fire Department located?
In Pelham, Alabama — a suburban city in Shelby County, just south of Birmingham.
Do I need to be certified to apply?
Not necessarily — Pelham hires non-certified (entry-level) firefighters as well as Firefighter-EMTs and Firefighter-Medics.