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HIRING OVERVIEW

We hire twice per year. Applications must be completed and returned to Assistant Chief Travis Nagel. See below for important deadlines.

FIRST APPLICANT POOL

Completed applications are due by January 1st. Any applications received after January 1st will be placed in the second applicant pool. Email completed applications to Assistant Chief Travis Nagel (tnagel@laurel.mt.gov). You will be contacted after January 1st to schedule your interview. If successful, your start date will be in March. If unsuccessful, we encourage you to reapply. 

SECOND APPLICANT POOL

Completed applications are due by July 1st. Any applications received after July 1st will be placed in the first applicant pool of the next year. Email completed applications to Assistant Chief Travis Nagel (tnagel@laurel.mt.gov). You will be contacted after July 1st to schedule your interview. If successful, your start date will be in October. If unsuccessful, we encourage you to reapply. 

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER POSITION

Position Overview

• Respond to emergency incidents
• Provide appropriate emergency, rescue, and fire suppression services
• Perform search and rescue for trapped or injured persons
• Prepare reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned
• Operate various types of emergency, rescue, and fire suppression equipment and apparatus
• Participate in cleaning and maintaining facilities, equipment, and apparatus
• Perform other related job duties and tasks as assigned by upper level supervisory staff

Ability To

• Work under stress and use good judgment in emergency situations
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Operate specialized emergency communications equipment
• Analyze problems, identify solutions, and determine consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Sufficiently wear and use all Department issued personal protective equipment

Required Application Materials

• Completed application
• Past work experience
• References

Required Education

• High School Diploma

Other Requirements

• 18+ years old