Lawrence Fire Department

City of Lawrence Fire Department

9001 E. 59th Street
Lawrence, IN 46216

Fire Chief Dino Batalis 

Administration 547-4371

EMERGENCY - call 911
Necesite ayuda? Llama 911

Check the batteries in your smoke detector!
Compruebe las baterías en su detector de humos!

The City of Lawrence Fire Department will begin accepting applications for the Hiring Eligibility Llist for the following positions beginning December 12, 2011.

FIREFIGHTER / EMT

Applications may be obtained from Fire Headquarters: 9001 E. 59th Street, Suite 204, Lawrence, IN between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. All initial forms must be turned into Fire Headquarters no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, January 13, 2012. All successful candidates MUST be at least 21 years of age and be able to meet state Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF) requirements.
 
Minimum Requirements

• U.S. citizen
• 21-35 yrs old at time of appointment
• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• No felony convictions

In exchange for consideration of the Candidate’s application for employment by the City, and as a condition of continued employment, should the Candidate be employed by the City as a Firefighter/EMT, the Candidate will:

• Successfully complete all required training as set forth by National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) for Firefighter I & II, as well as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training as set forth by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS); training provided by City of Lawrence Fire Department upon employment.
• Maintain State certification as an EMT for the duration of employment by the City.

The City of Lawrence and the City of Lawrence Fire Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Applicants will not be discriminated against because of age, race, color, ethnic background, or religious beliefs. All successful applicants must meet minimum residence, educational, physical, and psychological requirements as outlined by Indiana State Statute provisions set by the City of Lawrence and the City of Lawrence Fire Merit Commission. Inquiries may be made to Deputy Chief Jeff Williams or to Shari Meyer at 317.547.4371.