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Kenner Fire Department
Kenner, LA · Jefferson Parish County
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Department careers page ↗The Kenner Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical response, hazardous materials mitigation, and water rescue services to residents of Kenner, Louisiana, a community in the New Orleans metro area. The department operates six neighborhood fire stations plus a dedicated rescue company, equipped with engines, a 100-foot platform tower, pumpers, and specialized flood-response gear including a flatboat and a high-water rescue vehicle.
Beyond emergency response, the department's Fire Prevention Bureau runs free community safety programs, including complimentary smoke alarm installation, Safety House fire-evacuation demonstrations for schools, P.A.S.S. fire extinguisher training, and a video series covering topics from grilling to boating safety. Every Kenner fire station also serves as a Safe Haven site under Louisiana law, where parents may safely surrender a newborn 30 days old or younger.
Fire Chief Terence N. Morris leads the department under Mayor Michael J. Glaser's administration, with hiring handled through the City of Kenner's Personnel and Civil Service Department.
Missionthe best emergency is the one that never happens
Firefighter hiring for the Kenner Fire Department is managed by the City of Kenner's Personnel and Civil Service Department and posted through the city's NEOGOV job portal; the department's own Career Opportunities page directs applicants to check back for openings when none are currently posted.
How do I apply for a firefighter job with the Kenner Fire Department?
The City of Kenner posts firefighter openings through its NEOGOV job portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/kennerla; applicants create an account there, and the department's own Career Opportunities page also links out when positions are open. Questions can be directed to the city's Personnel and Civil Service Department at 504-466-5477.
Is the Kenner Fire Department currently hiring firefighters?
As of this writing, the department's Career Opportunities page states there are no open positions and asks applicants to check back later, and the city's NEOGOV job portal likewise shows no active fire postings.
How many fire stations does the Kenner Fire Department operate?
The department operates six neighborhood fire stations, plus a dedicated rescue station (Station 379), located throughout the city.
What services does the Kenner Fire Department provide?
In addition to structural firefighting, the department responds to vehicle rescues, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, water rescues, and storm response, and it operates flood-response equipment including a flatboat and a high-water rescue vehicle.
Who is the Fire Chief of the Kenner Fire Department?
Terence N. Morris serves as Fire Chief of the Kenner Fire Department, based at department headquarters at 2226 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, LA.