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Denham Springs Fire Department
Denham Springs, LA · Livingston County
29 employees operating out of three stations, with Aerial Tower #371 as the newest addition to the fleet.
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Department careers page ↗Denham Springs Fire Department has served Louisiana's Livingston Parish community since 1917, growing from an early volunteer outfit into a modern, professionally staffed department recognized as one of the leaders in the fire service in its community, parish, and state. Today the department runs three stations spread across the city, staffed by a crew of 29 employees equipped with modern apparatus, including Aerial Tower #371, its newest addition.
Crews respond to search and rescue calls, technical and specialized rescue, vehicle extrication, basic life support EMS, hazardous materials incidents, structure fires, and community fire-safety education. Hiring runs through Louisiana's civil service system: candidates test through the Office of State Examiner before applying directly to the department, a process designed to bring qualified, community-minded firefighters into the ranks.
Denham Springs Fire Department hires firefighters through the Louisiana civil service system rather than direct city application. Candidates first test through the Office of State Examiner (OSE), then submit their civil service score and application directly to the fire department for consideration.
Requirements
- Pass the civil service exam
- U.S. citizen
- High school diploma or GED
- Pass a medical evaluation
- Pass a physical ability test
- Pass the TABE test
- Pass a drug screening
- Pass a criminal background check
Hiring process
- Find an exam: check the Office of State Examiner (OSE) website (www.ose.louisiana.gov) for the 10-day posting of test date, location, and application deadline
- Apply to take the exam: print, complete, scan, and email the OSE application before the deadline (veterans should include a DD-214 for preference points)
- Take the exam: approved applicants are notified of the exam date/time at least five days in advance; scores are mailed in 6-8 weeks
- Apply to the fire department: submit your application and civil service score to the department by email, mail, or in person
How do I become a firefighter with Denham Springs Fire Department?
Candidates must go through Louisiana's civil service process: test through the Office of State Examiner (OSE), then submit the resulting civil service score along with a completed application directly to the Denham Springs Fire Department for consideration.
What are the minimum qualifications to become a Denham Springs firefighter?
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen with a high school diploma or GED, and must pass the civil service exam, a medical evaluation, a physical ability test, the TABE test, a drug screening, and a criminal background check.
What is the starting salary for a Denham Springs firefighter?
The starting salary is $34,572.90 annually. After one year of service and Firefighter 1 certification, a state supplement raises pay to $40,572.90.
How many stations and personnel does Denham Springs Fire Department have?
The department operates three stations throughout the city with a crew of 29 employees.