The City Of Meridian is taking applications for Firefighters. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Responds to calls for fire suppression, protection and safety; secures fire hydrant and vertical ventilation of heat and smoke from structures; gains entry into dangerous areas; pulled down ceilings and walls; extinguishes fire with water from charged hose lines; ensures the safety of the firefighter team at all times. Conducts searches for victims in structures and at accident scenes; rescues victims and provides emergency medical assistance as necessary; administers first aid and CPR to sick/injured persons; assesses nature and extent of illness/injury; takes, records, and monitors patient's vital signs. Performs salvage and overhaul of buildings and structures after fire has been extinguished; protects property and contents as much as possible; preserves fire scene and relating evidence for investigators and officers to use in determining fire cause. Responds to automobile accidents, train wrecks, plane crashes and other vehicular accidents; uses hydraulic tools to extract and rescue victims from vehicle entrapments; provides emergency medical assistance when needed; maintains accident scene evidence for investigators and officers conducting analysis and investigation of accident scene; maintains confidentiality of all evidence. Maintains fire engines/trucks and other emergency vehicles; performs regular tests and maintenance checks of vehicles at the beginning of each shift, performs safety checks and ensures engines are functioning properly; conducts inventory of supplies and equipment such as hoses, emergency medical and rescue equipment and other tools to ensure vehicle is fully prepared for emergency responses; washes trucks; refills water tanks regularly. Communicates with supervisors, employees, dispatchers, other departments, law enforcement officials, hospital personnel, ambulance personnel, property owners/occupants, patients, family members, utility companies, civic organizations, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work; exchange information, or resolve problems. Mitigates spills and releases of hazardous materials; implements site safety and control plan; controls, contains and/or confines hazardous substances to prevent or alleviate public exposure to contaminants, maintains current knowledge of hazardous materials. implements site safety and control plan; controls, contains and/or confines hazardous substances to prevent or alleviate public exposure to contaminants, maintains current knowledge of hazardous materials. Operates, tests and inspects hoses, aerial ladders, hydrants, hand tools, emergency tools, equipment and personal protection gear; ensures all apparatus and tools are function properly; tests self-contained breathing apparatus regularly to ensure proper functioning. Refills air bottles; tests hoses and nozzles for leakage, tests and maintains fire hydrants to ensure proper water pressure and control, cleans hydrants and paints as necessary. Maintains physical fitness in order to properly respond to rescue calls; performs regular practice runs and trains to increase call response time; adheres to standard operating procedures and policies; maintains a pre-fire plan of operation at all times. Maintains fire department inventory of supplies and tools; stocks station with cleaning supplies to replenish inventory. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, fire/medical incident reports, maintenance records, pre-fire plan drawings, supply orders, or other documents; receives forms, reports, correspondence, orders, logs, schedules, medical records, pre-incident plans, maintenance records, drawings, maps, manuals, policies, procedures, reference materials, training materials or other documentation. reviews, completes, processes forwards or retains as appropriate. Performs routine building and grounds maintenance, cuts grass and maintains g ounds; washes sidewalks and driveways; sweeps, mops and waxes engine bay and fire department sleeping and eating quarters. Conducts informational fire safety training classes at schools, organizations, clubs and other events as requested; educates the public regarding fire prevention and safety procedures. Uses two-way radio to communicate with communications division, firefighters, medical personnel, supervisors and law enforcement. Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds, may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (over 100 pounds), performs other related duties as required. Must have obtained a high school diploma or possess a valid GED. Must possess and maintain a valid Mississippi driver's license and must evidence same when submitting Civil Service Application. Must earn and maintain certification as a Firefighter. Must be at least 19 years of age by February 18, 2015. The examination consists of a physical fitness test, a written test and an oral test. Weights will be assigned as follows: physical fitness test will be graded Pass/Fail, written test 70%, oral test 30%, totaling 100%. Photo ID will be required for admission to all phases of examination process. The Physical Fitness test will be conducted at the Public Safety Training Facility, 1180 Sand Flat Road, Meridian, Ms (map provided). The written test shall be conducted  in the second floor conference room, union station, 1901 Front Street, Meridian, Ms. Applicants must attain a written score of 70 or above in order to be considered. The oral test shall be conducted by appointment on the Third Floor Conference Room, Central Fire Station, 2500 14th Street, Meridian, Ms. Specific time of oral test appointments to be announced by public posting. Applicants completing the Physical test, written test, and the oral test shall report to Third Floor Conference Room. Central Fire Station commence the background investigation phase of eligibility certification. Late arriving applicants for an portion of the stated testing will be disqualified from participating in the testing process. No test will be RESCHEDULED REGARDLESS OF CIRCUMSTANCES. PERSONS SHOULD NOT APPLY UNLESS THEY CLEARLY MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. FALSE STATEMENTS ARE GROUNDS FOR REJECTION OR DISCHARGE FROM EMPLOYMENT. ALL POSITIONS CLASSIFICATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED CRIMINAL BACKGROUND REPORT AND WORK HISTORY. FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PHASE SHALL CONSTITUTE A FAILURE IN THE EXAMINATION. CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS POSITION IS CONTIGENT UPON VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION SUBMITTED ON THE CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. All position classification will require a criminal background report and work history. As a pre-requisite to employment with The City Of Meridian, all job applicants offered employment must submit to a drug and alcohol test. any job applicant who tests positive for drugs or alcohol will not be considered for employment.