Fire Department · Combination
Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District
Rogersville, MO · Webster County
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Department careers page ↗Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District operates as a combination department, blending paid staff with volunteer and cadet firefighters to cover a large, largely rural service area spanning three counties in southwest Missouri. The district's stated mission is to provide exceptional service with compassion and accountability to the communities it protects.
Beyond emergency response, the district runs a handful of public-facing programs, including community room rentals, smoke detector assistance, car seat safety checks, Knox Box key-access enrollment, fire code compliance guidance, and open/controlled burning permits. The district also maintains a live radio stream and publishes annual reports documenting its operations.
Headquarters is located at Station 1 in Rogersville, which also serves as the point of contact for volunteer and cadet firefighter applications.
MissionThe mission of the Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District shall be: Exceptional Service With Compassion And Accountability.
The district hires paid firefighters through the Tri-State Fire Recruitment Alliance, a regional testing consortium serving fire agencies in Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Candidates test once and are placed in a shared hiring pool that participating agencies, including Logan-Rogersville, draw from for their own openings. The district also separately welcomes volunteer and cadet firefighters.
Requirements
- Register with the Tri-State Fire Recruitment Alliance and pass the ERGO Metrics 'Fire Team' written exam (approximately 2 hours)
- Pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT), per the Candidate PAT Orientation Guide
- Pay a $50 registration fee to take the written and PAT tests
Hiring process
- Register for testing through the Tri-State Fire Recruitment Alliance (tsfra.com)
- Complete the ERGO Metrics 'Fire Team' written exam
- Complete the Physical Ability Test (PAT)
- Successful candidates are placed in a shared candidate pool for 12 months
- Participating agencies, including Logan-Rogersville, select candidates from the pool who meet their specific requirements
Testing is administered regionally through the Tri-State Fire Recruitment Alliance rather than an in-house academy; candidates who pass remain eligible in the shared hiring pool for 12 months.
How do I apply to become a firefighter with Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District?
The district hires through the Tri-State Fire Recruitment Alliance, a regional testing consortium for Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma fire agencies. Candidates register with the Alliance, pass a written exam and a Physical Ability Test, and are then placed in a shared hiring pool that the district can select candidates from.
What does the written test involve?
The written exam is the 'Fire Team' test administered by ERGO Metrics, takes approximately 2 hours, and can be learned about at www.ergometrics.org.
How long does a passing test score remain valid?
Candidates who pass both the written test and the Physical Ability Test remain in the Alliance's hiring pool database for 12 months from their test date.
Can I volunteer instead of applying as a paid firefighter?
Yes. The district welcomes Volunteer Firefighters and Cadet Firefighters; applicants can stop by headquarters for an application packet or download the PDF form from the district's website.
What area does the district cover?
The district covers approximately 160 square miles, including portions of southeastern Greene County, southwestern Webster County, northeastern Christian County, and the City of Rogersville, Missouri.