Full-time Firefighter

What makes us different? We strive for a professional, progressive, positive, family-oriented, community-focused work environment. We offer great training and advancement opportunities, as well as many other benefits. We offer 24-hour coverage for the city of Bolivar, working 48/96 shifts. We partner with other local agencies and organizations to provide a variety of programs and services to the community.

Our personnel structure includes Chief, Captains, Full-time firefighters, and Part-time/reserve firefighters.

What are the benefits of working with BCFD?
- Inclusive, supportive family environment
- Experience pay
- Step pay increase program
- Floating holidays
- PTO
- Extensive training opportunities
- LAGERS L6 2% employee contribution pension plan
- Fully covered employee health and vision insurance premiums
- Dental, life, other insurance available
- Wellness program, memberships to SBU, Bolivar Recreation and Aquatic Center
- Missouri Firefighters Critical Illness Trust & Pool member
- All gear and uniforms provided
- Private sleeping quarters
- Free, confidential crisis intervention services and counseling

Qualifications for employment:
- Firefighter I certification
- Firefighter II certification
- State certifications obtained within 90 days of hire date
- EMT certification required within one year of hire date
- First Responder certification preferred but not required

How do I apply? Click here to apply online!

Want more information? Email firechief@bolivar.mo.us or call 417-326-5853

Requirements: Firefighter I certification, Firefighter II certification, State certifications within 90 days of hire, EMT certification required within one year, First Responder certification preferred