Job ApplicationHiring Process
Step 1: Pass a Civil Service Examination
Apply to and pass a Civil Service Examination given by the State of Louisiana Office of State Examiner. You may take the test in-person or online. A study guide is provided on their website. Use this link to register for the test.
Step 2: Submit a OPFD Job Application
Required Documents
- Passing Civil Service Test Score
- Valid Driver’s License
- U.S. Citizen with a Birth Certificate
- High School, College, or GED Diploma
Step 3: Pass a Candidate Physical Ability Test
Persons having passed the Civil Service Examination and with a complete valid application may be invited to take a candidate physical ability test (CPAT). The test is a series of physical maneuvers designed to ensure applicant possesses the strength and endurance necessary to perform his or her expected duties on the fire scene. Watch the video below.
Step 4: Attend a Job Interview
Those applicants who successfully complete steps one through three may be invited to interview for the position of firefighter.
Step 5: Pass a Physical Examination
The overall results of steps one through four will be scrutinized by the department’s hiring committee. Anyone offered a job would be required to pass a physical examination given by our physician to determine if the applicant has any medical condition that would prevent him or her from performing the job of a firefighter. The examination includes laboratory tests to detect the presence of drugs or alcohol in the applicant’s system. Anyone deemed unfit medically, or those who test positive for drugs or alcohol, will not be hired.
Step 6: You're Hired! Off to the Fire Academy.
Once hired, you will be required to successfully complete the Ouachita Parish Fire Department’s Recruit Fire Academy.
Questions?
Please use the below form to contact us with any questions. Note that this form cannot be used to submit job applications.
CPAT: Candidate Physical Ability Test
OTHER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Fire Communications Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Employees in positions of this class perform entrance-level work in operating communications equipment, keeping records, and other duties in the communications center of the fire department. They answer fire telephones, dispatch fire fighting equipment, and keep simple records of these activities following department procedures. Duties of this class are non-supervisory in nature and require the ability to act independently following standard operating procedures. Communications officers report to and have work reviewed by the Chief Fire Communications Officer.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Apply to take the Entry Level Fire Communications Exam given by the Office of State Examiner
- Submit a Competitive Application along with the required documents to our office located at 1000 New Natchitoches Rd. West Monroe, LA.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Passing Test Score
- Valid Driver’s License
- Birth Certificate
- High School, College, or GED Diploma
Automotive Mechanic I
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This class encompasses responsible mechanical positions, the primary duties of which include the repair and maintenance of fire department vehicles and equipment. Employees of this class make repairs to the fire apparatus and fire apparatus equipment, perform maintenance tasks on fire department vehicles, test repairs from outside services and complete safety inspections as required. Fire Department Automotive mechanics are subject to deployment to firegrounds to assist with firefighting operations. Fire Department Automotive Mechanics work independently in certain designated areas, with specific instructions for most duties. Employees of this class report to and have work reviewed by the Automotive Mechanic II.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Submit a Competitive Application along with the required documents to our office located at 1000 New Natchitoches Rd. West Monroe, LA.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Passing Test Score
- Valid Driver’s License
- Birth Certificate
- High School, College, or GED Diploma