LFD reminder: Civil Service exam set for Dec. 17

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Laurel Fire Department Chief Leo Brown is reminding those interested in becoming a firefighter of an upcoming, early step in the process.

A mandatory state civil service exam is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, with those interested seated no later than 8 a.m.

The state exam requires that those interested meet certain requirements, including:

• Must be 18
• Must be a registered voter
• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Must have a social security card
• Must have a valid Mississippi driver’s license
• Must be a United States citizen.

Successfully completing the exam would open up opportunities in the fire-prevention/firefighting realm, including:

• Firefighting
• Special operations
• Arson investigations
• Communications
• Training instructor
• Community outreach
• Fire prevention
• Safety/equipment.

For more information: https://www.laurelms.com/departments/human-resources/jobs/ or (601) 428-6423.

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