FAQ's

To have your application considered:
18 years of age;
High School Diploma or Equivalent;
Possess a valid Missouri Driver's License.

The Hiring Process:
Complete Job Application
Job Descriptions
Complete written entrance exam 
Complete the physical practical within the time limit constraints
Complete the oral interview
Pass criminal background check
Complete and pass the pre-employment physical

Application periods will typically be:

• January-March with testing in April and 
• July-September with testing in October.

Check with your local volunteer fire department and inquire about local academies that may be offered.

Contact your local EMS provider and inquire about local classes that may be offered.

A written request, with the address and date of the incident, must be submitted either by email to dbateman@jeffersoncitymo.gov or mailed to:

Fire Administration
305 E. Miller St. 
Jefferson City, MO 65101 

Once the request is submitted you will receive a reply with the fee associated with your incident report.  After the fee has been paid the report can be released: either picked up in person or emailed.

A reminder to citizens in Jefferson City, MO. that the burning season ends on March 1^st at sunset.   

• Yard waste only: sticks and leaves.
• Must be attended at all times.
• During daylight hours only.  
• ALL fires must be completely extinguished by sunset. 

• Cut or split wood only.
• Not a means of disposal of yard waste or other materials. 
• Attended at all times.
• Contained in a pit or chiminea. 

Fire officials encourage citizens to utilize the compost facility at 2417 South Ridge Dr. in Jefferson City.  Hours of operation are listed below. 

March 16 through November 30 

8 am to 7 pm, Monday through Friday
8 am to 5 pm, Saturday
Noon to 5 pm, Sunday 

December 1 through March 15  

8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday
8 am to 5 pm, on Saturday
Noon to 5 pm, on Sunday

Child safety seats can be inspected and guidance given by certified child safety seat technicians for correct installation at any fire station, depending on crew availability.  To receive a free child safety seat recipients must qualify through the WIC program with Cole County Health Department.  Once the voucher from the Cole County Health Department is received then the recipient will need to schedule an appointment for installation into your vehicle by calling Fire Administration at 573-634-6401.

SMOKE ALARMS:

• A continued set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.
• A single “chirp” every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.
• All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years.
• Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.

• A continuous set of four loud beeps—beep, beep, beep, beep—means carbon monoxide is present in your home. Go outside, call 9-1-1 and stay out.
• A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be replaced.
• CO alarms also have “end of life” sounds that vary by manufacturer. This means it’s time to get a new CO alarm.
• Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.

Make sure the extinguisher is no longer pressurized.  Once the pressure has been released then it can disposed of in the trash.

There are a variety of things firefighters do during the work day.  These may include fire and rescue training, EMS training in order to maintain our EMT or Paramedic license, business inspections, station tours and public education events at schools or businesses. There is also vehicle and equipment maintenance that is done to make sure it is in proper working order.

There are several reasons that fire trucks respond. Below are just a few.

• Depending on the severity of the call, the crew on the ambulance which is typically only two personnel, may need assistance in the care of the patient, moving the patient to the ambulance or transporting them to the hospital.
• All fire department personnel are trained EMTs or paramedics, so in the case where the patient needs immediate medical attention before the ambulance arrives, fire department personnel can provide it.
• Jefferson City Fire Department has five fire stations statically placed throughout the city limits. Cole County EMS has their bases and resources spread out to best cover the entire county.  Depending on the call location a fire truck may be the closes and arrived first to begin caring for the patient. 

An annual safety fire inspections allows firefighters to look for and have the business owner correct any life safety issues that may be present in a business.  It also allows firefighters to become familiar with building layouts and hazards that are in our community so they are prepared in case of an emergency.

• Before entering the property, check with the fire officials to make sure it is safe to re-enter.
• Contact your insurance company as soon as possible. Do not remove anything from the home until the insurance company has O.K.'d it.
• Make sure your home is protected from the elements and illegal entry.
• Cover all openings in windows, walls and damaged doors with plywood.
• Make sure all other doors and windows that are in working order are locked and secured.
• If the house is going to be unattended, contact the Jefferson City Police Department at the non-emergency number (573) 634-6400 and inform them of the situation.
• If you RENT.... Contact the property owner or representative to inform them of the situation. It is the owner's responsibility to secure the property.
• If you have renter's insurance contact your insurance agent immediately.
  

  Inform your insurance company that the City has an insurance proceeds ordinance to insure the repairs or demolition of the building occur without any cost to the city.

  
  
  

Utilities Tips

• Your utilities may have been disconnected to protect you and the firefighters from the dangers of the gas or electricity.
• If the temperatures are below freezing it will be important to protect the water pipes from freezing.
• Only the utility companies may restore your utilities.
• Have the mechanical, electrical and gas systems checked by a professional even if they do not appear damaged.

Other Important Tips

• Be sure to protect your personal belongings from the elements, either inside the building or by moving them to a safe location.
• Retain receipts from any money you spend. These receipts may be necessary for possible insurance reimbursements.
• You may need to contact the following: Social Security Administration for new Social Security cards, Driver's License Bureau, credit card companies, newspaper and cable TV. Contact the post office to have your mail stopped or delivered to a different address.

Phone Numbers You May Need

Salvation Army (573) 634-8357
American Red Cross (573) 635-1132   http://www.redcross.org/ 
Samaritan Center (573) 634-7776
City of Jefferson Fire Department, Non Emergency (573) 634-6401
City of Jefferson Police Department, Non Emergency (573) 634-6400
City of Jefferson Building Inspection Division (573) 634-6409
Ameren 1 (800) 552-7583
Three Rivers Coop (573) 496-3051
Missouri American Water (573) 635-6111   After Hours (573) 636-8616
Water Dist 1 (573) 893-2848
Water Dist 2 (573) 635-7011

No, the Jefferson City Fire Department does not have volunteer positions with in the department.  If you are interested in other volunteer options please reach out to the Fire Museum.
911 East Miller St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
phone (573) 634-6426
email jeffersoncityfiremuseum@gmail.com

To schedule a fire station field trip or to have a truck visit your school contact Fire Administration at (573) 634-6401 Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

If you would like to schedule a tour of the Fire Museum contact them at (573) 634-6426 or by email jeffersoncityfiremuseum@gmail.com.