Recruitment

Full-Time & Part-Time Career Opportunities: The Jacksonville Civil Service Board now accepts applications on a continuous basis for both full-time and part-time positions. (*Note - To be eligible for part-time positions, you must be certified through the Alabama Fire College Personnel and Standards Commission as a certified Alabama Career Firefighter I) After applying, please be sure to keep your information up to date with the Board. For more information, please contact the Civil Service Board office by calling (256) 435-9695 or civilservice [at] jacksonville-al.org (email). For your convenience a link to download a civil service application is located below.

For other (non-fire) job announcements within the City of Jacksonville, navigate to the city's website.

The Jacksonville Fire Department is a combination department made up of highly dedicated, motivated career and volunteer members. Currently the opportunity for volunteer membership with our department is available. If you are up for a challenge with many rewards and benefits please fill out the form below or come by any fire station for more information and an application. 

Volunteer Benefits Include

  • Training: Free fire and emergency medical training 
  • Certifications: Certification opportunities in fire service and medical areas
  • Tuition: Possible tuition assistance
  • Camaraderie: Develop lasting friendships 
  • Team: Great sense of community and serving of a good cause

All volunteer applicants will go through a background check and interview. Volunteer members receive training in fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials and emergency vehicle operations.