Firefighter

Ensure you meet the requirements to become a firefighter: Have a diploma or high school equivalent Be at least 18 years of age and no more than 33 years of age (Up to 6 additional years for Military Service) The position of Probationary Fire Private comes up every few years as needed. Check the job listings to see if the position is open.

You may apply online or download an application form and apply via mail or in person.

Applicants will be notified via email whether or not they are accepted. If your application is accepted, you will receive information about the examination process. This is very competitive, with an extremely large number of applicants vying for the positions. If you are accepted for the position, you will then need to: Pass the examination process which may include a written exam, physical ability test, and oral interview. Only the applicants who have successfully completed the examination process will be placed on an eligibility list and ranked based on their examination scores. The better you do, the higher you will be placed. Pass a pre-employment drug screen. Pass a pre-employment physical. Complete the 18 weeks of training in the Fire Academy. Pass the Missouri Division of Fire Safety's Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations and Firefighter 1 & 2 Practical Skills and Cognitive testing. (IFSAC/ProBoard certified) If you already have an IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter 1 & 2 that is accepted for reciprocity by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety then you will complete a minimum of 8 weeks of firefighter skills evaluation and STLFD specific training. Obtain licensure as a Missouri State EMT, within one year of employment and maintain licensure throughout your employment with the St. Louis Fire Department. (NOTE: This requires the passing of a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician course and all corresponding testing.)

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, age 18-33 (up to 39 with military service), Missouri State EMT licensure required within one year, Firefighter 1 & 2 certification (IFSAC/ProBoard)