Basic Qualifications

To be employed by the Town of Mount Pleasant Fire Department you must have the following items in your possession prior to employment:

• Diploma from an accredited high school (or the equivalent from a GED exam)
• Valid driver's license
• IFSAC Firefighter I or equivalent
• Hazardous Materials Operations Level
• Current First Responder and CPR with AED certification

Pre-Employment Process

The following are tests applicants must pass prior to being hired by the Town of Mount Pleasant:

• Fire Department administered exam on basic firefighting and hazardous materials; those candidates that successfully pass will be given an interview with a panel board.
• SLED criminal background check
• Polygraph test
• Psychological exam
• Physical exam with a drug test
• Physical ability test