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Benefits and Opportunities

*Salary: (Based on 2007 figures)

  • 1st Year    $36,876
  • 2nd Year   $41, 368
  • 3rd Year  $ 51,571

*Insurance:  Life, Dental, Medical and Vision.

*Pension:  Eligible for Retirement after 20 years.

  • 457B Matching Funds Program starting in 2008

*Eligible for vacation in the 2nd year.

*Kelly Day assignment every 3rd week.

*College Incentive Pay:  Amount based on number of accrued college credits.

* Credit Union Membership

*Membership in the IAFF

*Employee  Assistance Services

*Opportunity for Overtime and Special Position Pay.

*Special Position Opportunities:

  • Extrication/Heavy Extrication
  • High and Low Angle Rope Rescue Technician
  • Arson Investigator
  • Fire Code Enforcement
  • Fire Prevention
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Paramedic
  • Public Fire Education
  • SCUBA/Rescue Diver
  • Top Water Rescue Technician
  • Training Instructor
  • Field Training Officer
  • Peer Fitness Trainer
  • Hazardous Materials Technician
  • Confined Space Rescue Technician
  • Urban Search and Rescue Technician

*Career Advancement Opportunities:

  • Private
  • Lieutenant
  • Captain
  • Chief
  • Battalion Chief
  • Shift Commander
  • Division Chief

 

 

 
 

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