Firefighter

Looking for a dynamic and rewarding career? Become a firefighter and be a community hero! We're seeking brave and dedicated individuals to join the Fort Dodge Fire Rescue team. The Fire Department requires applicants wanting to become a firefighter to have taken a written general knowledge test and a physical agility test. The recruiting process follows the State of Iowa, Civil Service guidelines.

Our EMS staff follow similar procedures. We are a member of the Central Iowa Fire & EMS Testing Consortium (CIFEMSC) and accept the computer-based IO Solutions written test and CIFEMSC physical agility or CPAT or FDFD's local physical agility.

Certification Pay

ARFF $0.25 Haz Mat $0.41 Paramedic $1.15

Additional Pay Per Hour

To qualify as a lateral firefighter, applicants must be a professional, full‑time firefighter and employed by a fire department of equal or greater size than Fort Dodge Fire Rescue. Qualified lateral hires will be placed at a pay rate and vacation hours based on their verified years of experience. All lateral hires candidates must successfully complete all required civil service examinations and procedures in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 400.

Years of

Experience:

Annual Salary

1 Year – $55,677.44

2 Years – $58,472.96

3–4 Years – $61,268.48

5–8 Years – $64,384.32

Years of Service – Vacation Hours Per Year – Equivalent Time Off

Upon Hire – 72 hours – 1 week

Years 2–4 – 144 hours – 2 weeks

Years 5–8 – 216 hours – 3 weeks

Years 9–13 – 288 hours – 4 weeks

Years 14+ – 360 hours – 5 weeks

• Holiday leave: 240 hours (10 24‑hour shifts)
• FLSA Leave:
  Earn 18 hours per 27 cycle. FLSA hours can be used immediately or banked each fiscal year.

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• Job Announcement Made
• Applicant Applies on the City of Fort Dodge website
• Written Testing will be scheduled at the discretion of the candidate through ICCC or the Central Iowa Testing Consortium  be eligible to move forward, the candidate must have a certificate of a passing score within one year of the job announcement close. The test will be the IO Solutions NFSI test.
• Physical Ability Testing will be held in the spring and fall, as well as with each job announcement  will also accept the Central Iowa Testing Consortium PAT and the CPAT. To receive an interview, candidates must have a certificate of successful completion within one year of the job announcement closing.
• Panel interviews will be held at FDFD; follow‑up interviews with the Chief may be requested as needed.
• Candidates who successfully pass the interview process will be placed on the civil service eligibility list and hired as needed.

Firefighters at Fort Dodge Fire Rescue play a crucial role in emergency and non‑emergency situations. In emergencies, they tackle a range of incidents, including fires, rescues, hazardous materials, and life‑threatening medical emergencies. They collaborate closely with the police department as a tactical medic. For non‑emergency tasks, they focus on fire prevention, conducting inspections, educating the public, and engaging in public relations activities.

They also provide standby coverage at the airport and maintain the fire station, apparatus, and equipment. Their responsibilities encompass responding to emergency calls, performing rescues, administering emergency medical services, and driving and operating fire apparatus. They use various tools, including cutting torches and power jacks, for rescue operations and emergency medical care. Regular inspection and maintenance of emergency equipment and vehicles are part of their duties to ensure readiness.

They are skilled in operating fire hoses, climbing ladders, using firefighting tools, and participating in post‑fire operations. Apart from these, they are responsible for daily checks and…