New Melle Fire

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We're Growing — And So Can You!

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Join the New Melle Fire Protection District

The New Melle Fire Protection District is expanding—and we’re hiring! This is your chance to join a progressive and fast-growing fire district committed to excellence in emergency response, community service, and professional development.

Now Hiring: 10 Full-Time Positions

Open Roles:

  • 7 Firefighter/Paramedics
  • 3 Engineer/Paramedics (Quint operations experience required)

About Our District

We proudly serve a 121-square-mile response area in St. Charles County and parts of Warren County. Thanks to major infrastructure upgrades and rapid community development, New Melle is one of the fastest-growing fire districts in the region.

Over the past five years, our call volume has increased by more than 50%, putting us on pace for a record-setting year.

Expanding to Match Growth

To meet this rising demand—and thanks to the unwavering support of our taxpayers—we are now staffing a second fire station 24/7 with full-time personnel. This marks a historic milestone in our commitment to delivering high-quality emergency services around the clock.

With three strategically located stations, this is an exciting time to join our department.

A Culture of Training & Advancement

At New Melle Fire, we’re building more than a team—we’re building a strong culture rooted in:

  • Ongoing training
  • Operational excellence
  • Advanced fire, EMS, and rescue capabilities
  • Leadership development opportunities

Minimum Requirements

  • Firefighter I & II Certification
  • Hazmat Awareness & Operations Certification
  • Missouri licensed Paramedic (or National Registry with ability to obtain Missouri license)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • CPAT within past 12 months
  • Experience with Quint operations (for Engineer roles)
  • USAR Certifications Highly Valued

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Missouri Lagers L6 Defined benefit pension
  • Paid sick and vacation leave
  • Employer paid medical insurance
  • Employer paid deductible
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Much more

Application Period

Written Test

Interviews

7/1/2025 – 7/31/2025

TBD

TBD

APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES CAN BE EMAILED TO

CAREERS@NEWMELLEFIRE.ORG

OR
HAND DELIVERED TO
45 Foristell Rd, Wentzville, MO 63385

COMMUNITY F.I.R.S.T.

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