The Columbus Fire Department is accepting applications for full-time firefighter. Department officials say that applicants must have an Indiana Emergency Medical Technician Certification by the application deadline date. Previously, CFD did not require applicants to hold an emergency medical technician certification at their time of hire, but did require that the certification be obtained during the firefighters first year of service with the department.

Fire Chief Mike Compton said that this new applicant requirement will be a benefit to the community and wells as the fire department. He adds that the department is also considering including additional minimum requirements for future hiring processes. Compton says additional requirements may be required for future hires, adding that the city wants the best firefighters possible.

Applications are available to download at columbus.in.gov/fire/. There is a $5 fee for applications obtained for the Columbus Fire Department administrative office, located at 1101 Jackson Street. Completed applications may be mailed or delivered to the administrative office before 4 p.m. on March 31st.