Recruitment & Hiring
The Hiring Process
Thank you for your interest in becoming a firefighter for the St. George Fire Department!
The following are the requirements for employment as a Fire Recruit:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED
- Must be a United States citizen or immigration status must be current and must permit you to work a full-time job in the United States
- Must possess a government-issued driver’s license
- Must pass the Louisiana State Firefighters Civil Service Test
If these requirements are met, the following qualifications will be used to for employment selection:
- Application Packet Reviewed
- Background Investigation through Louisiana State Police
- Review of Certifications and Transcripts
- Applicant Interview
- Psychological Exam
- Medical Exam and Drug Screen
- Wonderlic Exam
If these are all successfully completed, a conditional offer of employment may be made in order to complete the Recruit Academy.
What do I do if I have firefighter experience and certifications?
If you have prior firefighting experience, you may be eligible to be hired as a lateral transfer.
Certifications required for this include:
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Engine/Pump Operator
If you think you might qualify for this, please email kahartman@stgeorgefire.com.
Hybrid Academy:
A Hybrid Academy is also offered regularly through our partnership with the Louisiana Firefighters Foundation. For more information on this, please visit their website.