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Olive Branch Fire Department
Olive Branch, MS · DeSoto County
Apply to be an EMT B Driver at the Olive Branch Fire Department with no fixed deadline. Details on requirements and pay available online.
Apply to become a firefighter at the Olive Branch Fire Department with no fixed deadline. Check their website for details and requirements.
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The Olive Branch Fire Department serves the City of Olive Branch in Northeast DeSoto County, Mississippi, immediately south of Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1955, it protects a growing community of over 47,000 residents spread across nearly 60 square miles.
The department operates around the clock from five stations, with a sixth station planned for the Center Hill Road and Highway 302 area. It is staffed entirely by full-time career firefighters and paramedics; there are no volunteer operational positions.
Beyond fire suppression, the department delivers Advanced Life Support emergency medical services, hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescue, and fire prevention and code enforcement. Its firefighters are certified to Mississippi State and NFPA 1001 Firefighter I/II standards and train in disciplines including confined space, high-angle rope, trench, structural collapse, swift water, and urban search and rescue.
The department notes that its hiring needs vary from year to year, so candidates should watch the city's Job Openings page for current, active postings. There are no volunteer positions; all operations personnel are full-time firefighters.
To apply, review and complete the employment application available through the city website and monitor the Fire Department Employment and Job Openings pages for openings.
Requirements
- Firefighter certification to Mississippi State / NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and II standards
Hiring process
- Review current openings on the city Job Openings page
- Complete the employment application available through the city website
- Submit the application per the instructions on the Fire Department Employment page
Benefits
The department frames its work as an opportunity to give back to the community, help others in their time of need, and enjoy a unique and rewarding career in an environment of continuous training and development. Specific pay and benefits details are not published on the site.
How do I become an Olive Branch firefighter?
Review the OBFD Employment page and the city's Job Openings page, then complete the employment application available through the city website. Hiring needs vary from year to year.
Are there volunteer firefighter positions?
No. All personnel in the operations division are full-time firefighters; the department does not use volunteers.
What certifications are required?
Firefighters are certified to Mississippi State and NFPA 1001 Firefighter I/II standards.
Does the department provide emergency medical services?
Yes. The department delivers Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services and staffs paramedics alongside its firefighters.
How many stations does the department operate?
The department operates five stations 24/7, with a sixth station planned for the Center Hill Road and Highway 302 area.