For Emergencies - Call 911
Now Accepting Applications for:
Firefighter EMT and Firefighter Paramedic
The Lake Ozark Fire Protection District is currently seeking qualified applicants for the positions of Firefighter EMT and Firefighter Paramedic with intent to hire and create an eligibility list for future hiring.
The Lake Ozark Fire Protection District is a full-service Advanced Life Support Fire/Rescue EMS agency operating out of 3 stations and a training center. LOFPD maintains a dynamic fleet of apparatus that includes ambulances, engines, ladders, tankers, heavy rescue, and fire/rescue boats. Our firefighters are represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3987.
Our primary response area is 42 square miles with 17 miles of lakefront waterway and 5 miles of the Osage river. In 2023, LOFPD responded to over 1800 emergency response incidents. Our responses include EMS, Fire, Water Rescue, Technical Rescue and Haz Mat incidents. We face numerous response challenges that are unique to our jurisdiction and topography. Our waterfront properties are well developed with many structures, both residential and commercial. Many of our commercial properties and resorts present unique response challenges in a unique environment.
​​At Lake Ozark Fire, the starting annual wage for a Firefighter EMT is $45,000 and a Firefighter Paramedic is $60,000. The LOFPD also has a robust benefits package including:
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48/ 96 Shift Schedule.
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Lagers L6 Non-Contributory Retirement Plan. Elective 457b Retirement Plan is also available.
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District Paid Employee Health Insurance with Family Options covered up to 95%.
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Vision and Dental Insurance.
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Short and Long Term Disability.
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Health Savings Account (TASC), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
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Applicants that want to join our team must meet the following requirements:
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Missouri Firefighter I & II (IFSAC or Pro Board if not Missouri DFS).
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Missouri Hazardous Materials Operations (IFSAC or Pro Board if not Missouri DFS).
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NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800.
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Must possess and maintain Missouri EMT license (Current) or Missouri Paramedic license (Current), NREMT, or license from an EMS Compact state.
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American Heart Association CPR or Equivalent (Current). AHA ACLS and PALS (Current, Paramedic only).
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High School Diploma or Equivalent.
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Valid Missouri Driver’s License (or ability to readily obtain if not Missouri).
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PHTLS or ITLS Preferred (Paramedic Only).
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Ability to Pass our Physical Agility Test.
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Applicant testing consists of a Physical Agility Test and an Oral Interview with our hiring committee.​
Application Deadline for this process is December 11, 2024 at 1600. Submissions after this deadline will not be considered.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us on this site, or call us at 573-365-3380.
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply below.
If you have questions about the EMS Compact or want to check if your state is included, visit: www.emscompact.gov