A message from Fire Chief Michael F. McDonnell
A career with the Omaha Fire Department will provide motivated individuals with an extremely rewarding profession. As an Omaha Firefighter, you will experience a career full of daily challenges and rewards along with excellent pay and benefits. Successful applicants will be serving the citizens of Omaha in a highly respected vocation. Joining the family of Omaha Firefighters is an admirable goal for anyone to seek.
What can you expect as a member of the Omaha Fire Department? You will receive state-of-the-art training in fire extinguishments, search and rescue operations, emergency medical services, as well as many specialized areas.
You will also use the most sophisticated techniques, equipment and procedures available to the fire service today. Several specialized career opportunities exist within the Omaha Fire Department.
Personnel can specialize in:
- Fire Investigation
- Public Education
- Inspection
- Safety
- Paramedic along with other emergency medical services
- Training
- Recruitment
- Hazardous materials.
The first chance to move up the “promotional ladder” begins with just three years on the Department. After three years of service, employees are eligible for assignment as a paramedic on a medic unit or test for the position of Fire Apparatus Engineer and drive a fire truck.
A career as an Omaha Firefighter does come with high expectations and demands. Candidates need to be in top physical and mental condition. Applicants need to have an exemplary employment record and possess a high school diploma or GED. This booklet will explain the qualifications in greater details.
Choosing a career as a firefighter with the Omaha Fire Department will offer you employment with excellent pay, benefits, paid vacation and holidays. More importantly, you will have a fulfilling career serving the needs of your fellow citizens while developing life-long relationships with your co-workers. These opportunities are available to men and women of all races, creeds and religions. The City of Omaha is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
I encourage you to pursue a career with the Omaha Fire Department to create opportunity in your life and future successes.
If anyone at the Omaha Fire Department can be of any assistance to you during the selection process for Firefighter, please contact the Public Information Office at 444 - 3650. Thank you!
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