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CITY OF ROLLA FIRE & RESCUE
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
FIREFIGHTER
REGULAR/FULL-TIME
Salary Range
Firefighter I & II IFSAC certified $46,796 - $64,777
Firefighter Cadet Non-certified $38,674 - $53,535
Plus, ten paid holidays, one personal holiday after one year of service, and possible overtime (non-exempt employee)
Description Of Basic Duties
Selected candidates will be required to perform a variety of duties, such as firefighting, routine maintenance, cleaning of city buildings, operate an emergency vehicle in a safe and defensive manner, meet physical aspects of job, and perform other duties as job requires.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent GED Certificate.
State Certified Firefighter I & II preferred required within 12 months of appointment.
Missouri First Responder within 12 months of appointment.
Other Requirements
Must be a USA citizen at least 21 years of age as of November 13, 2026, while possessing a valid driver’s license.
Must successfully pass the following examinations and board interviews: Physical Agility Test, Written Fire Entry Exam, Peer Review Board, background investigation, and medical physical examination including drug screening.
Written Testing TBA, Time and Location TBA. A Driver’s License and a copy of your Social Security Card, and High School Diploma (GED), must be provided at that time.
Applicants who pass the written exam will be given the Physical Ability Test, Applicants who pass the ability test will be given an interview immediately following. More information will be provided at the written exam.
Must reside within a twenty (20) mile radius or twenty-five (25) minute response at the posted speed limit of the City limits within six (6) months after appointment.
Approximate Starting Date: December 2026
Application Deadline: Interested applicants must submit an application and resume to the City of Rolla Fire & Rescue, 1490 East 10th Street, Rolla. Application forms and a full position description are available at the Fire Department or online at http://www.rollacity.org/ Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm Friday, November 13, 2026.
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CITY OF ROLLA FIRE & RESCUE
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
FIREFIGHTER
REGULAR/FULL-TIME
Salary : $38,674 - $53,535