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Muncie Fire Department
Muncie, IN · Delaware County
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Department careers page ↗The Muncie Fire Department (MFD) protects lives and property in Muncie, Indiana, delivering fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and disaster response. The department also handles fire prevention, inspections, investigations, and public fire safety education.
MFD runs its own EMS Division, providing 911 ambulance service to the City of Muncie and Delaware County through paramedics and EMTs. The department is organized into several divisions, including the EMS Division, the Fire Prevention Bureau, the Fire Investigations Division, and a Training Division, overseen by a Fire Merit Commission.
The department describes itself as a proactive, highly trained professional service that participates actively in the community, with members serving as role models while working to use their resources efficiently for the city's citizens.
MissionThe Muncie Fire Department serves to protect the lives and property by reducing the effects of fire and by responding to medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescue emergencies, and disasters.
The Muncie Fire Department is currently accepting Lateral Transfers. Lateral applicants must be a contributing member of the 1977 Police and Fire Pension, meet the Indiana state residency requirement, and hold a current, valid driver's license; a lateral transfer application is available through the department.
Prospective candidates can contact the Office of the Chief at (765) 747-4870. The department advertises competitive pay, competitive benefits, aggressive protocols, a good schedule, and a strong work environment, and publishes a CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) guide for applicants.
Requirements
- Current and valid driver's license
- Meet the Indiana state residency requirement
- For lateral transfers: be a contributing member of the 1977 Police and Fire Pension
- Pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Hiring process
- Contact the Office of the Chief at (765) 747-4870 or submit the MFD Application for Lateral Transfer
- Meet eligibility requirements (residency, valid driver's license, 1977 Pension membership for laterals)
- Complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Benefits
The department advertises competitive pay and very competitive benefits, along with aggressive protocols, a good schedule, and a positive work environment. Firefighters participate in Indiana's 1977 Police and Fire Pension.
Is the Muncie Fire Department hiring right now?
Yes. The department is currently accepting Lateral Transfers. Prospective applicants can call the Office of the Chief at (765) 747-4870.
What are the requirements to be a lateral transfer?
Lateral applicants must be a contributing member of the 1977 Police and Fire Pension, meet the Indiana state residency requirement, and have a current, valid driver's license.
How do I apply?
You can submit the MFD Application for Lateral Transfer or call the Office of the Chief at (765) 747-4870.
Is there a physical ability test?
Yes. The department publishes a CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) guide for applicants.
What does the department offer employees?
MFD advertises competitive pay, very competitive benefits, aggressive protocols, a good schedule, and a positive work environment, with participation in the 1977 Police and Fire Pension.
Does the department provide its own EMS?
Yes. The Muncie Fire Department EMS Division provides 911 ambulance service to the City of Muncie and Delaware County using paramedics and EMTs.