Firefighter - Muskogee
Listing Title:
Firefighter
Listing Description
FIREFIGHTER
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
An employee in this class performs public safety work in the protection of lives and property through controlling, preventing and extinguishing fires, maintaining a state of preparedness and keeping equipment and apparatus for fire control in sound operating condition. Work is performed under immediate supervision.
EXAMPLES OF TASKS PERFORMED
Responds to fire alarms as a member of a fire company, lays hose, connects nozzles, directs water streams, climbs ladders, operates pumps; removes persons from danger; administers first aid.
Participates in training programs; checks and services equipment; participates in fire safety inspections and public education activities; participates in maintaining operating records.
Assists in maintenance of fire station, equipment and apparatus; maintains personal equipment in state of readiness.
DESIRABLE PREPARATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Must be between the ages of 21 and 45 inclusive.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Oral and written tests prepared for this position class; test of physical agility, health and character as established by the department in cooperation with the Human Resources Department.
Notice: This classification is a “safety sensitive” position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a “safety sensitive” classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
STARTING PAY: $47,669.44/yr. Excellent employee benefits (insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement)
WORK HOURS: 24 hours on/48 hours off.
WORK LOCATION: City of Muskogee Fire Department, 515 Columbus Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
TO APPLY:
The City of Muskogee is taking employment applications online only. To apply you may scan the QR code below:
or visit this link: https://www.muskogeeonline.org/departments/human_resources/opportunities.php. Click on the job you wish to apply for and then click on the green “Apply Now” button. This will take you to the AcquireTM portal. You will be prompted to create an account which allows you to enter your information one time where it will be saved for future job interests. If you do not have computer access you may use a computer at the Muskogee Public Library at 801 W. Okmulgee Ave., Muskogee, Oklahoma.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026.
EOE
(Job) Location:
Muskogee, OK
Website Address (please do not delete the http://):
http://cityofmuskogee.org
Contact Information -
Company/Municipality Name:
City of Muskogee
Street Address
229 West Okmulgee Avenue
City
Muskogee
State
Oklahoma
Zip Code
74401
Phone Number
9186846221
Fax Number:
918-684-6223
Contact Job Title:
HR Office Assistant I
First Name
Judy
Last Name
Kennedy
Email Address
jkennedy@muskogeeok.gov
Listing Expiration Date:
03/27/2026