POSITION: ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTER
Certified Annual Salary $39,250.00
Application Period: (Position will remain open until filled)
Anticipated Interview Date: TBD (subject to change)
Anticipated Start Date: TBD (subject to change)
48/96 SCHEDULE
A BRIEF SUMMARY ABOUT OUR SELECTION & HIRING PROCESS
Nixa Fire District's hiring process is an important part of our core mission. And that is to protect the quality of life and the property of those who live, work, invest, or visit our community.
We are committed to hiring qualified and exceptional candidates who thrive in a team environment, that possess a positive attitude, supports commitment, and will have a sense of pride in what we do. We find these qualities extremely important to our organization and we are committed to fulfill our core values:
~ Respect ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Courage ~ Honesty ~
We know the hiring process can appear overwhelming, lengthy, and may seem challenging. We want all candidates to be informed that there are many steps to the hiring process and it is not intended to be overwhelming. In some cases it can take months from the time the job posting is made until the time of hiring.
THE OPERATIONS RECUITMENT PROCESS
- JOB POSTING
- CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
- EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION & SUPPORTING DOCUMENT REVIEW
- IN-PERSON INTERVIEW
- BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
- DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK
- DRUG SCREEN
- FIT-FOR-DUTY PHYSICAL
- OFFICIAL OFFER-EMPLOYMENT START NOTICE
- ORIENTATION & ONBOARDING
FIREFIGHTER POSTION
TESTING REQUIRMENTS
Candidates must pass Tri-State Alliance testing process and be current on the qualification list; visit
www.tsfra.com.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
(candidates MUST submit supporting documents in a PDF FORMAT ONLY, photos of documents will NOT be accepted)
- Candidates must be at least 18 years old
- Candidates must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and provide a copy
- Candidates must have a Valid Missouri driver’s license with no suspensions,
revocations, or any other significant moving violations within the last five (5) years and provide a copy
- Candidates must pass a Driver's License Check
- IFSAC or Missouri DFS FF I & II Certifications and provide a copy
- Missouri EMT-B or EMT-P license; please include PALS and ACLS
Certifications and provide copies
- Completed and signed Nixa Fire District Application for
Employment
- Resume and letters of recommendation (optional)
- Formal education diplomas
- Must pass a Background Investigation (due to the nature of public safety as a firefighter)
- Must pass Drug Screen
- Must pass Pre-Employment Physical
- Must have vision sufficient to operate hand and power tools; and conduct patient evaluations; read video monitors, gauges, maps, SOPs, rules regulations, and training documents
Read full Job Description attached for more information
ADDITIONAL TRAINING CERTIFCATION and FIRE SCIENCE EDUCATION RESOURCES


