Entry-Level Firefighter

Role Overview

The City of Laurel, Mississippi is holding a civil service exam for an entry-level firefighter opening. The examination is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Anyone interested must submit an application and complete sign-up no later than Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in order to take part in the testing process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must hold a valid Mississippi driver’s license
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be a U.S. citizen and a registered voter in the county of residence
• Must be able to clear a background investigation
• Must be able to pass the entry-level firefighter civil service examination
• Must be able to attend and successfully complete the Mississippi State Fire Academy

Employee Benefits

• Full health insurance with the premium covered by the City of Laurel
• Life insurance with the premium covered by the City of Laurel
• Participation in the Public Employees of Mississippi Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage available
• Optional dental and vision insurance
• Education stipend of $25 per month for an associate degree and $50 per month for a bachelor’s degree

Required Documents

• Birth certificate
• Social Security card
• Valid Mississippi driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED
• Voter registration card
• DD-214, if applicable

Compensation and Additional Earnings

The starting salary is $44,688.54 per year, plus benefits.

There is also additional earning potential through 11 paid holidays, equal to 88 hours annually, paid at an hourly rate of $16.21. In addition, up to 52 overtime hours may be available each year at an overtime rate of $24.32 per hour.