Monroeville Fire Department

Mission Statement

The Monroeville Fire/Rescue Department’s mission is to provide citizens of the City of Monroeville with a professional, highly trained and compassionate staff, to eliminate or effectively control any emergency situation whether created naturally or manmade in a timely manner to eliminate the adverse effects of life or property.

The Monroeville Fire/Rescue Department was first established in 1921 when a local businessman, Mr. Fred Sheffield, acquired a second hand one ton truck and equipped it with a 250-gallon water tank and pump. Mr. Sheffield became the first official fire chief in 1930, when the City of Monroeville, officially made the Monroeville Volunteer Fire Department, the fire dept for the city and purchased its first factory-built fire engine. The fire department continued to grow throughout the years and in 1988, Monroeville had it first paid firefighter. Today, the combination department has 10 fulltime employees and 15 volunteers, manning three stations, four 1250 gpm Pierce pumpers, an 85 ft Pierce Aerial Platform, 2 rescue units, 1 BLS Transport Unit, and a quick attack brush unit.

Monroeville Fire/Rescue has a class 3 ISO rating and provides multiple services for its citizens. In addition to fire suppression, we offer fire prevention and education, vehicle extrication, confined space rescue, high angle rope rescue, hazardous materials response teams, BLS transport capabilities and medical support to local ems, The fire department covers an area of approximately 30 square miles with in the city limits for fire suppression and responds throughout the county for mutual aid to other fire departments, vehicle extrications, farming and industrial incidents, hazardous materials incidents and confined space incidents.

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Firefighter Recruit

The City has a vacancy for a Firefighter Recruit. Under the direct supervision of a Captain or Lieutenant, the employee is assigned to learn basic knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to become a firefighter. The employee participates in on-the-job training, and directed self-study in preparation to attend an Alabama Fire College (AFC) course of instruction for Firefighter. The preparatory training includes reading text materials and studying in order to acquire and maintain proficiency in the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the tasks of a firefighter. Employee receives training in firefighting skills by practicing drills and evolutions. Recruit will also assist the Department in normal Firefighter duties but will do so under close supervision. All work is performed under the direct supervision of a shift Lieutenant or Captain in accordance with well-defined procedures. Upon successful completion of the prescribed AFC training program, recruit will be eligible to become probationary Firefighter I. This job is an entry-level recruit, certification as a Firefighter I with Monroeville Fire Department is required to remain in this job field. This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screens.

The minimum qualifications are as follows:

1.        Possess a high school diploma or GED.

2.        Must be at least 19 years of age.

3.        Ability to successfully complete the Certified Physical Ability Test (CPAT) prior to attending Firefighter training.

4.        Ability to obtain and maintain valid Alabama Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification within the first year of employment.

5.        Ability to obtain and maintain an Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) certification within two (2) years of certification as a Firefighter I.

6.        Possess a current and valid driver's license and be insurable under the City's policy.

7.        Ability to work non-standard work hours.

8.        Ability to travel for training.

9.        Ability to be respond to emergency calls as required.

10.      Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and random drug screenings.

 

This position pay starts at $15.18/hr. All applications are to be submitted at the City Hall located at 125 E. Claiborne Street Monroeville, AL 36460. The City is an equal opportunity employer. 

Fire Department Vacancy

Firefighter Recruit

The City of Monroeville is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit all applications to the City Hall located at 125 E. Claiborne Street Monroeville, AL 36460.