Career guide · Mississippi
How to Become a Female Firefighter in Mississippi
5 active openings· pay $40k–$66k/yr
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Get your free Firefighter readiness assessmentMississippi Firefighter requirements
The core documents and certifications most Mississippi departments expect from firefighter candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓EMT-Basic certification
- ✓CPR / BLS certification
- ✓CPAT completion certificate
- ✓Firefighter I certification
- ✓Firefighter II certification
- ✓Physical exam clearance letter
- ✓Background check authorization
CPAT fitness standards
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| Pull-Ups | 3 reps | 8 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 15:30 | 13:00 |
| Stair Climb (Step Mill Hold) | 200 sec | 240 sec |
| Victim Drag (165 lbs, 35 ft) | 35 sec | 25 sec |
Take the free assessment → to see your gap on each event.
Open firefighter jobs in Mississippi
5 live openings, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.
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Department of the Air Force · Keesler AFB, Mississippi, MS
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City of Starkville · Starkville, MS
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City of Ridgeland · Ridgeland, MS
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