Fire Communications Officer

Thank you for your interest in becoming a firefighter for the St. George Fire Department!

The following are the requirements to be considered for employment:
- 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 Fire Communications Civil Service Test for employment as a Fire Communications Officer

Once the applicant receives a valid test score from the State Examiner, they must fill out an application. The application and the rest of the required documentation must be dropped off at SGFD headquarters, or mailed to: St. George Fire Protection District Attn: Public Affairs 14100 Airline Hwy St. George, LA 70817

The following steps must be completed in order to be considered for employment:
- Pass background investigation through Louisiana State Police
- Pass a psychological exam
- Pass a medical exam and drug screen
- Pass the Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test
- Review of Certifications and Transcripts
- Applicant Interview

Requirements: Age 18+, high school diploma or GED, US citizenship or valid work authorization, government-issued driver's license, Louisiana State Fire Communications Civil Service Test passage