Natchez Fire Department — Natchez, MS
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Natchez Fire Department in Natchez, Mississippi is hiring for Firefighter - Civil Service Exam. The posted pay is $28,302 a year. The posting stays open until the position is filled. Stated requirements: Driver's license (at application); Written exam (required); High school / GED (required); min age 18.
Among 11 current Mississippi postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 9% of them; the median among them is $49,657/yr.
Natchez Fire Department is a career department with 5 stations, about 54 personnel. Pension: state_public_safety.
The Natchez Fire Department protects this historic Mississippi River city with 54 personnel across four stations, covering a 465-square-mile service area with fire, rescue, hazmat, and water-rescue capabilities.
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
| Driver's license | At application |
| Written exam | Required |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Age | Min age 18 |
City of Natchez Civil Service Commission Will be taking applications for the position of PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER NEW TEST DATE: 01/6/2025
Beginning salary $32,471.82 Annually, Plus Step Raise/Educational pay/Uniforms, Great benefits package which includes:
Employee Paid Health, Life Insurance, Vacation/Sick leave, State Retirement, Paid Holidays
Hiring Qualifications:
18 years of age * High school graduate (GED acceptable)
Have a valid driver’s license
If any military service, must have been discharged under honorable conditions
Pass physical fitness agility test
Score 70% or better on Civil Service written exam
Pass background check.
Pass drug screening
Apply online at www.natchez.ms.us. Taking applications NOW!
For more information, call 601-442-5963.