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Firefighter

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City of Creston

Creston, IA (In Person)

$55,915 Salary, Part-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 2 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/6/2026

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Job Description

The Creston Fire Department is currently hiring for the position of Career Firefighter. The CFD is a combination department consisiting of Career, Part-time, and Volunteer Firefighters. CFD is a multifaceted fire department answering 900+ calls for service annually. CFD will place all applicants who pass the requirements on the civil service list. Applications may be found online at www.crestoniowa.gov under the "Employment" tab. You may email, mail, or hand deliver your application to the addresses listed below. Applications are due back July 13rd at 5:00 pm. Testing on July 25th at 9:00 am. Please contact the fire station with any questions. The City of Creston/Creston Fire Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Shifts 24/48 Schedule Starting Pay Career Firefighter $20.53/hr (Approximately $64,000 + Call In Time) Benefits MFPRSI Pension Paid Vacation, Holiday (10), Overtime, Sick Leave, Funeral Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Requirements High School Diploma or GED Valid Driver's License No Disqualifing Criminal Convictions MFPRSI Physical Written and Physical Fitness Exams Applicants should be able to 500 N Sumner Ave, Creston, IA 50801 Stay calm and make sound decisions in stressful situations Work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Be physically and mentally capable of firefighting tasks Multitask and pay attention to details Requirements Upon Hire Certified Firefighter I (Preferred) Iowa EMT (18 months) Live within 5 minutes of Fire Station (6 months)
Pay:
$50,732.86 - $61,097.64 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person