Fire Department · Combination
Johnson County Fire Protection District
Warrensburg, MO · Johnson County
No active openings right now
Watch this department to be notified when Johnson County Fire Protection District is hiring, or check their careers page.
Department careers page ↗Johnson County Fire Protection District was formed when voters approved consolidating four existing departments -- the Johnson County Fire Department, Chilhowee Volunteer Fire Department, Leeton Volunteer Fire Department, and Rural Knob Noster Volunteer Fire Department -- into a single tax-based district that became official in January 1979. William P. Parsons served as the first County Fire Chief until his retirement in 1995, building the district from roughly eight apparatus and twenty to thirty firefighters into its current size.
Today the district covers the eastern two-thirds of Johnson County (excluding the cities of Warrensburg and Knob Noster themselves) from 12 stations located in or near Warrensburg, Leeton, Chilhowee, Knob Noster, Centerview, Burtville, Columbus, Cornelia, Fayetteville, and Valley City. The district runs 54 pieces of apparatus and responds to fire suppression, motor-vehicle-accident rescue, and water rescue calls (the latter through Station 11), relying primarily on a corps of about 140 volunteers.
In April 2019 the district added its first full-time daytime firefighting positions -- one Captain and two Firefighters -- to supplement volunteer response during weekday business hours, alongside the district's full-time Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief.
MissionServing With Honor, Responding With Speed
The district recruits both volunteer firefighters and a small number of full-time career positions. Volunteers receive full training with no prior experience required, along with issued gear and a per-call/hourly stipend that increases with certification level.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- No prior firefighting experience necessary -- training provided
- Good health and ability to perform assigned duties
- Must follow district guidelines and policies
- Pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen
Benefits
Volunteers are issued complete bunker gear and a pager, receive paid membership in the Fire Fighters Association of Missouri, and are covered by AD&D insurance.
The district provides all required training in-house, plus additional specialized training throughout the year, both in-house and through outside courses.
Does the Johnson County Fire Protection District cover the cities of Warrensburg and Knob Noster?
No. The district covers the eastern two-thirds of Johnson County, excluding the cities of Knob Noster and Warrensburg, which have their own coverage.
Do I need firefighting experience to become a volunteer?
No. The district states no prior experience is necessary and provides all required training.
How many stations does the district operate?
The district operates 12 stations located in or near Warrensburg, Leeton, Chilhowee, Knob Noster, Centerview, Burtville, Columbus, Cornelia, Fayetteville, and Valley City.
When was the district formed?
Voters approved forming the district in November 1978, consolidating four existing departments, and it became official in January 1979.