What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIREFIGHTER position at Mobile Civil Service?
This is public safety work engaging directly in firefighting and station and equipment maintenance activities.
*Amended 1/3/25
**Amended 5/23/25
^City of Satsuma - a 5% incentive pay increase is available to Fire Fighters who have completed their Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II training from the Alabama Fire College.
Your application for Firefighter cannot be reviewed until you have attached either a Fire Fighter I certificate or a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) document.
Certified applicants are those who have successfully completed the required minimum standards training necessary for recognition as a Firefighter I. Please attach your Firefighter I certificate from the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission. If your Firefighter I certificate is from outside of Alabama, it would need to be Proboard or IFSAC approved. Certified applicants are eligible for the online examination to be waived.
Certified Volunteer Firefighter applicants are those who have successfully completed the required minimum standards training necessary for recognition as a Volunteer Firefighter. Please attach your Volunteer Firefighter certificate and a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Certified Volunteer Firefighter applicants are eligible for the online examination to be waived.
Non-certified applicants, please attach a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) document that has been completed within the past year.
Applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify for this position. Details regarding the examination will be emailed to candidates who meet the requirements set out below.Minimum Qualification Requirements
Special Requirement
Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence. For details, please see Class Specifications | Firefighter | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com) All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.
If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.
Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.
Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.
Adam Bourne, Personnel Director
The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.
| Jurisdictions | Yearly Rate |
| City of Mobile | $51,402 - $82,174 |
| City of Prichard | $35,664 - $55,320 |
| City of Chickasaw | $41,280 - $64,044* |
| City of Saraland | $41,470 - $66,296 |
| City of Bayou La Batre | $37,240 - $59,535** |
| City of Satsuma | $40,458^ - $64,678** |
**Amended 5/23/25
^City of Satsuma - a 5% incentive pay increase is available to Fire Fighters who have completed their Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II training from the Alabama Fire College.
Your application for Firefighter cannot be reviewed until you have attached either a Fire Fighter I certificate or a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) document.
Certified applicants are those who have successfully completed the required minimum standards training necessary for recognition as a Firefighter I. Please attach your Firefighter I certificate from the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission. If your Firefighter I certificate is from outside of Alabama, it would need to be Proboard or IFSAC approved. Certified applicants are eligible for the online examination to be waived.
Certified Volunteer Firefighter applicants are those who have successfully completed the required minimum standards training necessary for recognition as a Volunteer Firefighter. Please attach your Volunteer Firefighter certificate and a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Certified Volunteer Firefighter applicants are eligible for the online examination to be waived.
Non-certified applicants, please attach a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) document that has been completed within the past year.
For more information on the Candidate Physical Ability Test and testing locations in Alabama, please click on this link for more information.
For more information on the Candidate Physical Ability Testing in Mobile County, please click on this link for more information.
Applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify for this position. Details regarding the examination will be emailed to candidates who meet the requirements set out below.Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
Special Requirement
Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence. For details, please see Class Specifications | Firefighter | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com) All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.
If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.
Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.
Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.
Adam Bourne, Personnel Director
The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.
Salary : $35,664 - $55,320