ISSUE NO. 09-000

FIREFIGHTER

($2029.00/MO.)FT ($2404 after 1st year)
SHREVEPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT.

DUTIES: Firefighters with the Shreveport Fire Department are one of the most critical and important employment positions within the City of Shreveport. Firefighters extinguish fires of all types that threaten life and property, perform searches and rescues, provide the primary emergency medical services within the city limits, and assist in educating citizens regarding fire and other safety issues
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and at least 18 years of age but not yet attained 29 years of age prior to the conditional offer of employment. Must have graduated from high school or possess a high school equivalent certificate as issued by the State Department of Education. Applicants must successfully pass the Civil Service examination for the position. All applicants must successfully complete all steps of the hiring process in order to be considered for the Basic Academy training which lasts approximately 18-22 weeks. Benefits: Start pay of $ 2029.00 per month increasing to $2404.00 after 1st year. $425.00 per month increase in State Supplemental Pay after one year, additional pay for Associate, Bachelor and Advanced degrees, 10 paid holidays, paid sick leave, vacation between 18 and 30 days per year (depending upon tenure), 100 % college tuition paid, uniform allowance, health/dental insurance and State Retirement. For Benefits/hiring process information contact the Shreveport Fire Department’s Training Academy at 318-673-6766.

FIREFIGHTER / POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS: SEE MS. BRADLEY