Recruitment & Careers

Our goal is to build a successful team that exemplifies high standards of excellence in everything we do and stand for.

Attract

We are seeking to attract candidates who thrive in a team environment, that are career-minded, who demonstrate a positive attitude, who are committed, and will display a sense of pride in what we do. These qualities are extremely important to our organization, in fact we insist on it!

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Train

We dedicate and commit ourselves to personal and professional development through training, education, and coaching, to seek innovative and dynamic training opportunities designed to master firefighting skills in a safe environment, encourage professional advancement, stimulate employee retention, and support organizational expansion.

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Lead

We aim to be proactive in positive communication that reflects motivation and support, and reinforces encouragement for members to assist and strengthen them.

Empower

We support strong work values that will lead to trust and confidence in decision making and empowerment of its members. Our goal is to reach and meet the highest standard in customer service, firefighting skills, and ensure high-quality organizational purpose.

Selection and Hiring Process

The Nixa Fire District’s selection and hiring process is designed to identify and bring on board individuals who align with our core mission of safeguarding the community’s quality of life and property. Our commitment is to recruit qualified candidates who thrive in a team-oriented environment, possess a positive attitude, support commitment, and take pride in their work.

Recognizing that the hiring process may seem overwhelming, we want candidates to understand that it is thorough and deliberate series of steps. The process is not intended to overwhelm but is structured to ensure that we select the best individuals for our team.

While we acknowledge that the hiring process can be extensive, we emphasize that each step is crucial for ensuring the right fit for our team. From the initial job posting to the final hiring decision, the process may span several months. We appreciate the dedication and patience of candidates as they navigate through these steps, and we are committed to selecting individuals who align with our core values and contribute positively to the Nixa Fire District.

Job Posting
Employment Application & Supporting Documents
Document Review
In-Person Interview
Background Investigation
Driver’s License Check
Drug Testing
Fit-For-Duty Physical
Official Offer—Employment Start Notice
Orientation and Onboarding

These attributes reflect our organization’s core values and we prioritize them in our hiring decisions:

Respect

 We seek candidates who demonstrate respect for others in our organization and community.

Integrity

 Candidates with a strong sense of integrity, ethical behavior, are valued for maintaining the trust of our community.

Compassion

Our ideal candidates exhibit compassion, showing empathy and understanding in their interactions with team members and the community we serve.

Courage

We look for individuals who demonstrate courage, facing challenges with resilience and determination to protect and serve the community.

Honesty

Candidates committed to honesty and transparency contribute to a culture of trust within our organization.