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 $13.66 when called to
respond to emergencies as well as when
participating in training, station duties
and public fire education. Probationary
firefighter staring pay is $8.20 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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