| |
First Year |
10-Year Firefighter |
| Base Salary |
$51,370.39 |
$79,020.48 |
| Longevity |
|
$1,100 |
| Paramedic |
$6,083 |
$6,083 |
| Transport Incentive |
$24 each shift |
$24 each shift |
| Uniform Allowance |
$600 |
$600 |
Additional money paid for college degree in Fire or EMS related field. AS, $50 per month; BS or higher, $110 per month.
| 5 to less than 10 years of service |
$600 |
| 10 to less than 15 years of service |
$1,100 |
| 15 to less than 20 years of service |
$1,600 |
| 20 to less than 22 years of service |
$2,000 |
| 22 years or more of service |
$2,300 |
| 0 - 2 years |
130 hours per year |
| 2 - 8 years |
156 hours per year |
| 8 - 18 years |
206 hours per year |
| 18 to retirement |
250 hours per year |
Annually, firefighters receive 11 paid holidays and a Kelly Day (24 hours off duty) scheduled every eighth shift. Shift personnel receive 12 hours of straight time pay for each holiday. In addition, 2 Floating Kelly Days are also received.
Financial assistance, up to $1,800 annually, may be available for any employee who seeks to improve his or her job knowledge by participation in job-related educational courses while employed by the city.
Retire at 68% of salary for 20 years of service or 85% of salary for 25 years of service. A 5% cost of living increase is provided every 3 years to those who retire with at least 20 years of service. A 5 year forward or back DROP is available.
Life and health insurance available at 95% cost coverage for employee. Optional dental and vision insurance also available. Dependent coverage is available.