Training
Firefighters are skilled personnel with the knowledge to perform their duties in hazardous environments. The Mississippi requirement to be a career firefighter is that you have one year from your date of employment to become certified through Mississippi Fire Personnel Minimum Standards and Certification Board. This requires successful completion of NFPA 1001- I- II Firefighter Fighter Course.
Persons seeking employment with the Moss Point Fire Department, may do so by completing an application with City of Moss Point Human Resources Department 4320 McInnis Avenue Moss Point, MS 39563. Eligible candidates will be notified of required assessments to continue in hiring process.
The hiring process for new firefighter candidates will be given in five phases
The candidate must complete:
Background checks will be conducted on all eligible candidates.
Fire Department Candidates & Physical Fitness
Persons seeking employment with the Moss Point Fire Department, may do so by completing an application with City of Moss Point Human Resources Department 4320 McInnis Avenue Moss Point, MS 39563. Eligible candidates will be notified of required assessments to continue in hiring process.
The hiring process for new firefighter candidates will be given in five phases
- Physical Abilities Test
- Written Exam
- Oral Interview
- Back Round Check
- Chief Selection
Physical Abilities Test
Prior to taking test, the candidate must at least 18 years of age, have possession of a GED/high school diploma, and a valid driver's license. Candidates will be given a orientation in Physical Abilities Test prior to assessment beginning.The candidate must complete:
- One and a Half (1.5) Mile Run in 14 Minutes or Less
- 25 or More Push-Ups in 2 Minutes or Less
- 35 or More Bent Knee/Arms Across Chest Sit-Ups in 2 Minutes or Less
- 1 or More Palm in or Palm Out Pull-Ups in 1 Minute or Less
- 50 or More Simulated Wood Chops in 2 Minutes or Less
- 75 Feet Victim Rescue Drag in Less Than 2 Minutes. (Manikin Weight is 175 lbs)
Background checks will be conducted on all eligible candidates.
Special Training
Special training would include:
- Fire Fighter Training NFPA 1001 - I - II
- Driver Operator Training NFPA 1002
- Emergency Medical Responder Training
- Fire Inspector NFPA 1031 - I
- Hazardous Materials Technician - I
- Fire Instructor NFPA 1041 I - II
- Fire & Life Safety Education NFPA 1035
- Fire Officer NFPA 1021 - I - II