Firefighter Pay & Benefits

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EnableComp_Top_Workplace_AwardStarting Salary

  • Entry-level/Fire Cadet (no firefighting experience): $55,000
  • Certified Firefighter (Lateral Hire): $60,000
  • Pay Supplements:
    • Paramedic: $11,500/year
    • AEMT: $5,000/year

Benefits

  • Vacation (0-4 years of service): 15 hours/month (3 weeks/year), with the first week (54 hours) front-loaded upon hire.
  • Sick Leave: 12 hours/month
  • Holiday Pay: 120 hours/year
  • Personal Day Pay: 24 hours/year
  • Annual uniform allowance
  • City-paid emergency medical certification and training in-house
  • 20-week Recruit Academy for entry-level Fire Cadets
  • Step-up pay for acting in a higher classification
  • Balanced schedule (24 on, 48 off)
  • Expedited in-house training for certified candidates 
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Annual cost of living and merit increases
  • Longevity bonuses
  • Medical/dental/vision coverage
  • FSA and HSA options
  • EAP
  • On-site fitness facilities
  • TCRS enhanced retirement
  • Additional retirement options