Dial 911 for Emergencies
John E. Anderson Fire Station #1
102 Fairchild Dr. Petal, MS 39465
Phone: 601-705-0908
Station #2
109 West Eighth Ave. Petal, MS 39465
Phone: 601-545-8208
Station #3
1187 Highway 42. Petal, MS 39465
Phone: 601-582-7270
Firefighter
Job Status:
Closed - no longer accepting applications
Job Closing Date:
Thursday, October 31, 2024 - 5:00pm
The Petal Fire Department is accepting applications for full time Firefighter.
Petal Fire Department Hiring Process
Individuals shall pick up and turn in applications at City Hall, 119 West 8th Avenue for employment between 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. (Monday-Friday). Applications will be forwarded to the Fire Chief via the City Clerk. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
The successful candidate must:
1. Be at least 18 years of age at time of employment.
2. Be a United States citizen.
3. Be able to read and write the English language.
4. Be able to speak the English language in a clear, concise, well-modulated voice.
5. Be able to pass a written test and/or oral interview.
6. Be able to attain the State of Mississippi certification within one year of hire.
7. Be free of any felony convictions.
8. Pass an extensive background process.
9. Pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.
10. Pass a Physical Agility Test
