Columbus Fire Department — Columbus, MS
ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTERS
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January 22, 2021 · Open until filled
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The brief
Columbus Fire Department in Columbus, Mississippi is hiring for ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTERS. The posting stays open until the position is filled. Stated requirements: Written exam (required); High school / GED (required); min age 21. The shift schedule is 24-hour shifts.
About Columbus Fire Department
Columbus Fire Department is a career department with 5 stations.
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Requirements at a glance
| Written exam | Required |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Age | Min age 21 |
| Shift schedule | 24-hour shifts |
ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTERS
CITY OF COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI
The City of Columbus is accepting applications for the position of Entry-Level
Firefighter. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and must be a citizen of the United
States. Applicants must also have attained a standard high school diploma or have
received a valid GED. A copy of the diploma or GED certificate MUST be submitted to the
City’s Human Resources Office. Applicants may apply at the City’s Website listed below or
in person in City Hall.
Once the application is received, a general information packet will be e-
mailed/given to the applicant. Firefighters work 24-hour shifts.
Interested applicants should apply to:
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
Post Office Box 1408 (Mailing Address)
523 Main Street (Physical Address)
Columbus, MS 39703-1408
www.thecityofcolumbusms.org
Applicants must successfully complete a Physical Agility Test and a written
examination. The Physical Agility Test is scheduled for each 4 th Saturday of the month at
7:00 a.m. at Columbus High School Football Field. Applicants will be notified if this testing
is cancelled.
The City of Columbus is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, creed or handicap.
CITY OF COLUMBUS HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI