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Ridgeland Fire Department
Ridgeland, MS · Madison County
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Department careers page ↗The Ridgeland Fire Department serves the City of Ridgeland, Mississippi, a suburban community in the Jackson metropolitan area. It runs both emergency and non-emergency operations out of four fire stations staffed across three shifts.
The department is a full-service operation. Its members are cross-trained as firefighters and EMTs or firefighter/paramedics, and the department handles fire suppression, emergency medical care, hazardous materials, wildland fires, and a broad technical-rescue mission that includes vehicle extrication, structural and trench collapse, high-angle, and water rescue.
Apparatus includes two pumper trucks, two ladder/pumper trucks, two rescue trucks, three rescue/dive boats, and several support vehicles. Secondary ambulance transport in the city is provided by Pafford Ambulance Service.
The City of Ridgeland posts and accepts applications for all positions, including firefighter roles, through its NEOGOV/GovernmentJobs careers portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/ridgelandms. Candidates create an account, verify their email, and apply online when postings are open.
General hiring questions can be directed to the City's Human Resources department, and questions specific to fire operations to the Fire Department administrative office at 601.856.8405.
Hiring process
- Create an account on the City of Ridgeland careers portal (governmentjobs.com/careers/ridgelandms)
- Verify your email address to view open positions
- Apply online to an open firefighter posting
How do I apply to become a Ridgeland firefighter?
Applications are handled through the City of Ridgeland's online careers portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/ridgelandms. Create an account and verify your email to see current openings and apply.
Does the department require EMS certification?
The department's members are cross-trained as firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics, so EMS training is a core part of the role. Check the specific job posting for the certification required at time of hire.
How many stations does the department have?
Ridgeland Fire operates four fire stations staffed across three shifts.
What kinds of calls does the department respond to?
The department handles fire suppression, emergency medical calls, hazardous materials, wildland/grass fires, and technical rescue including vehicle extrication, structural and trench collapse, high-place, and water rescue.
Who do I contact with questions about fire department employment?
General hiring goes through City Human Resources; fire-specific questions can go to the Fire Department administrative office at 601.856.8405. The department is located at 100 W School Street, Ridgeland, MS 39157.