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Joplin Fire Department
Joplin, MO · Jasper County
“Join the Family. Become a Joplin Firefighter.”
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Department careers page ↗The Joplin Fire Department serves the City of Joplin in southwest Missouri, tracing its roots to 1882. Today it operates six strategically located fire stations and is building toward a roster of 100 full-time firefighters, with 104 total staff including seven administrative personnel.
The department fields four engine companies, two truck companies, and two rescue/hazardous materials units, staffing 31 firefighters on duty each day. It covers approximately 50 square miles serving a daytime population of about 240,000.
Joplin holds an ISO Class 2 rating, placing it in an elite group nationally and helping secure some of the lowest residential hazard insurance rates for residents. The department has invested in regional training partnerships, including the Ozark Gateway Fire Chief's Association and the Tri-State Fire Recruitment Alliance.
MissionTo provide compassionate customer service to the citizens and visitors of the City of Joplin by providing safety, security, and peace of mind through training and positive reinforcement.
The Joplin Fire Department recruits career firefighters through the City of Joplin's central jobs website, where application details and current openings are posted. The department also maintains a Facebook group for recruitment updates.
Prospective candidates should review the department's prerequisites and watch the city job portal for open testing cycles.
How do I apply to become a Joplin firefighter?
Applications are handled through the City of Joplin's main jobs website, where the department posts hiring information and open positions. The department also shares recruitment updates through its Facebook group.
How large is the Joplin Fire Department?
The department has about 104 total staff and is working toward a roster of 100 full-time firefighters, with 31 firefighters on duty each day across six fire stations.
What kind of calls and specialties does the department handle?
Joplin runs four engine companies, two truck companies, and two rescue/hazardous materials units, with specialty capabilities in hazardous materials response and rescue operations.
Does Joplin have a strong ISO rating?
Yes. Joplin maintains an ISO Class 2 rating, placing it in an elite group of departments nationally and helping keep residential insurance rates low.
What training will I receive?
The Training Division, led by Chiefs Mark Cannon and Dustin Lunow, covers Safety, Fire, EMS, Special Operations, Haz-Mat, officer, instructor, and investigator/inspector training, with regional collaboration through the Tri-State Fire Recruitment Alliance.