Student Resident Firefighter

City of Warrensburg • Warrensburg, MO

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About The Position

The City of Warrensburg is hiring Student Resident Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians for the Warrensburg Fire Department. The student residency program offers fire service career awareness, training, hands-on learning alongside career firefighters, and opportunities for personal growth and leadership while providing community service as a firefighter. No prior fire service experience or certification is required. The department provides training and certifications, including preparation to test for international firefighting certifications, with support from its training division and senior-level instructors. Applicants with prior experience are also welcome. The department typically promotes internal part-time personnel to full-time positions when openings become available.

Applicants must complete an application, written employment test, department interview board, and reference check. Passing applicants receive a conditional employment offer, subject to a background check, physical examination at the employer’s expense, and completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) by the end of the first calendar year with the department. Applicants must also have a valid vehicle operator’s license, be of good character, and submit to drug/alcohol screening. The position requires an excellent work ethic, teamwork, and a good rapport with the public.

The announcement lists an application closing date of November 24, 2026; interview date of December 1, 2026; written test date of December 5, 2026; conditional offer date of January 6, 2026; a deadline of January 28, 2027 for background screening and drug testing after acceptance of the conditional offer; and a Fire Academy start in February 2026. These dates are reproduced as stated in the posting.

Requirements

• No prior fire service experience or certification is required to apply.
• Possess a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Be of good character.
• Submit to drug/alcohol screening.
• Complete an application, written employment test, department interview board, and reference check.
• Pass a background check and physical examination as conditions of employment.
• Complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) by the end of the first calendar year with the department.
• Demonstrate an excellent work ethic, teamwork, and a good rapport with the public.

Nice To Haves

• Prior fire service experience is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide community service as a firefighter.
• Participate in fire service training and hands-on learning with career firefighters.
• Develop fire service knowledge and practical skills and work toward international firefighting certifications.
• Demonstrate an excellent work ethic, teamwork, and a good rapport with the public.

Benefits

• Paid training to receive International Fire Service certification.
• Free dorm room at Station 2.
• Emergency Medical Technician tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed