Blackfoot Fire Department — Blackfoot, ID
Firefighter
Compensation
$50,768–$62,695 /yr
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The brief
Blackfoot Fire Department in Blackfoot, Idaho is hiring for Firefighter. The posted pay is $50,768–$62,695 a year. Stated requirements: Driver's license (at application); CPAT (physical ability test) (required); Written exam (required); High school / GED (required); min age 18. Veterans preference applies. The shift schedule is 48/96. A felony conviction is disqualifying.
About Blackfoot Fire Department
Blackfoot Fire Department is a combination (career and volunteer) department with 2 stations, about 27 personnel. Pension: state_public_safety. Founded in 1887.
The Blackfoot Fire Department, established in 1887, is a combination department delivering EMS, fire protection, and rescue across more than 1,500 square miles of Bingham County, Idaho, from two stations with 27 full-time firefighter-paramedics and EMTs.
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
Requirements at a glance
| Driver's license | At application |
| CPAT (physical ability test) | Required |
| Written exam | Required |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Age | Min age 18 |
| Shift schedule | 48/96 |
| Veterans preference | Yes |
| Prior felony convictions | Disqualifying |
Hiring status
Probationary Fire fighter
Salary
Starting salary will be commensurate with experience.
Probationary Firefighter $50,768.23 - $62,695.15/Year
Probationary Medic $65,506.21/Year DOE
Fire Medic (after probation) $75,015.69/Year
The City of Blackfoot offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees.
· Medical Benefits
· Dental Benefits 100% paid by the City
· Vision Benefits 100% paid by the City
· PERSI Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions
· Long Term Disability
· Life Insurance
· AD&D Insurance
· Flexible Spending Account
· Wellness Program
· Employee Assistance Program
· Personal Time Off
· Discounts at the Blackfoot Municipal Golf Course
- Longevity after 4 yrs - .7% of Annual pay