12 Fire Departments That Are Hiring Firefighters

June 5, 2022
Almost daily in news headlines, fire departments are sharing their struggles with recruiting new firefighters. Here's a list of 12 departments that are hiring.

Almost daily in news headlines, fire departments are sharing their struggles with recruiting new firefighters. Here's a list of 12 departments that are hiring. Note, the closing dates vary by agency. 

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Eddy County Fire & Rescue
Carlsbad, NM
Starting Salary: $21.49/hr
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Fontana Fire Department
Fontana, WI
Starting Salary: $47,915
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Frederick County Fire Rescue
Frederick, MD
Starting Salary: $20.48
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Huntsville Fire Department
Huntsville, AL
Starting Salary: Competitive for entry-level and lateral transfers
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Irving Fire Department
Irving, TX
Starting Salary: $62,040
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Marietta Fire Department
Marietta, GA
Starting Salary: Not shared
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McKinney Fire Department - Lateral transfers only
McKinnney, TX
Starting Salary: 67,431
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Naperville Fire Department
Naperville, IL
Starting Salary: $71,751
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New Orleans Fire Department
New Orleans, LA
Starting Salary: $33,111
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Sacramento Fire Department 
Sacramento, CA
Starting Salary: $25.13
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San Bernardino County Fire Department
San Bernardino County, CA
Starting Salary: Not Shared
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Tampa Fire Rescue
Tampla, FL
Starting Salary: $19.32-35.58
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