Also, as a condition of employment, you must successfully pass a six-month probationary period following graduation from the recruit program. Training does not stop here. Each Firefighter must obtain at least 240 hours of training each year to maintain his or her skills and to learn to meet new challenges of the ever-changing job of protecting citizens and their property from a wide variety of hazards. For the current starting salary, see the Employment Office page. Paid by check every other Friday.
Direct deposit is available.
Yearly merit raises of up to 4.5 percent are awarded based upon performance evaluations. All uniforms and required equipment are furnished by the Fire Department. All personnel who meet the requirements may apply for promotion to advance through ranks within the Department. With over 350 uniformed positions, there is ample opportunity to advance and there are a wide variety of jobs within the divisions of the Department. Each vacation day is a 24-hour shift.