A fire or other emergency does not vary based on the gender of the emergency service personnel. Training and other standards have been based on performance requirements. This ensures a consistent level of performance. The Firefighter I program consists of 110 hours of theory, skill training and certification testing. All firefighters are also required to attend scheduled departmental training sessions.
Firefighters receive an hourly wage.
Amount of the wage is determined by years of experience and completion of various training levels. Firefighters serving on the Hazmat Team also receive incentive pay added to their hourly wage. Firefighters accrue a tax-deferred pension. All prospective firefighters are required to pass a City administered physical ability test, as well as a physical examination, drug screen and criminal background check.