Benefits

What do we offer?
Training We provide you with life-long learning. The skills that we teach will not only help you in your firefighting work, but also in situations you may encounter day to day. Whether it is lifting a ladder, tying a knot or helping out with basic first aid, these become life-long skills.

Challenge and Satisfaction
Firefighting offers constant challenges, both personal and professional. The satisfaction that results from meeting those challenges will change your life.

Income
West Metro Fire-Rescue District Paid-on-Call firefighters are not volunteers, they are paid an hourly rate of $14.07  when called to respond to emergencies as well as when participating in training, station duties and public fire education. Probationary firefighter staring pay is $8.45 hourly, step pay increases are provided as certifications are earned.

Pension
West Metro Fire-Rescue District Paid-on-Call firefighters earn a retirement pension and are 40% vested in the plan after five years of service, and 100% vested after 10 years of service.

For more information please call the West Metro Fire-Rescue District at 763.230.7000

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