Our Mission
is to Protect

mission statement

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will respond to all emergency situations in the City of New Orleans to protect and save life and property. Further, the Department will strive to reduce the incidence of fire and the loss of life and injuries to civilians and fire personnel.

"We only risk lives to save lives. Our core mission is LIFE preservation. We work to keep the City of New Orleans safe from fires, injuries, and fatalities. If you are seeking a fulfilling and rewarding career of service to others, with life-long influential community impacts, the New Orleans Fire Department may be the place for you."

- Roman Nelson, Superintendent of Fire

Open Positions

The NOFD is comprised of a diverse work force and is actively recruiting qualified people who have a strong desire to be of service to the community.

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Fire recruit

class code 7209

Applicants must:

Be at least 18 years of age to apply
Have a valid and current driver’s license
Have a High school diploma or GED
EMT required after Graduation from Fire Academy

$41,925.00 Annually

Status: Probationary

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CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER I

class code 7210

Applicants must:

Be at least 18 years of age to apply
Have a valid and current driver’s license
Have a High school diploma or GED
Must have (1) year of firefighting experience in a professional paid fire department

The following certifications MUST be obtained from the Louisiana State University’s (LSU) Fire and Emergency Training Institute (FETI): Haz-Mat Awareness, Haz-Mat Operational, Firefighter I, and Firefighter II during the probationary period.

Failure to obtain all four certifications during the probationary period will result in removal from the Firefighter I classification through termination or demotion to Fire Recruit.

A Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification MUST be obtained during the probationary period; failure to become certified during the probationary period may result in termination, once a sufficient number of Firefighter I and EMT is reached.

$45,734.00 Annually

Status: Probationary

This position requires a one (1) year probationary period.

No probationary period may last longer than one (1) year.

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Benefits

Healthcare coverage
retirement pension
Deferred compensation (457b plan)
tuition reimbursement
paid vacation & sick leave + (365 days)
paid training
career advancement
12 weeks of Parental Leave

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The Hiring Process

This extensive screening process involves eight qualifying steps that you must prepare for and pass before being considered for hire. These steps can take 3-6 months or longer to complete.