FIRE FIGHTER/EMT

Job Description

Join our team as a  Firefighter/EMT and play a critical role in protecting our community! We are looking for motivated individuals ready to take on fire suppression, emergency response, and fire prevention duties.

Salary: $55,890 per year, depending on qualificationsplus $1.00-night differential pay Schedule: Rotating 24-hour(48/96)shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform fire suppression duties, including search and rescue, and hazardous materials response.
• Assist in vehicle extrication and technical rescue operations.
• Participate in fire prevention activities, inspections, and public safety efforts.
• Work with other firefighters and paramedics in high-stress, emergency situations.
• Maintain firefighting equipment, EMS gear, and fire department facilities.
• Conduct hydrant testing and collaborate with city utilities on fire safety.
• Complete detailed reports on patient care and fire incidents. Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid ND Driver’s License.
• Must obtain the following certifications within one year of hire:
• ProBoard/IFSAC Fire Fighter I
• ProBoard/IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
• National Registry EMT-B & ND EMT License
• NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, & 800
• BlueCard Command Certification
• AHA BLS Provider Level

What we offer:

• 80%-100% City-paid health insurance; optional dental, vision, and life insurance
• 13 paid holidays
• NDPERS retirement, with an optional 457 retirement plan
• Annual sick and vacation leave, 13 paid holidays, bereavement leave, and paid emergency closure leave
• 50% off membership for employees & family at our Community Center in town (West River Community Center)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement & much more!

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a R esume and Cover Letter, on jobs.dickinsongov.com. This position is open until Thursday, July 16th, 2026, with the first review of applications when the position closes. For more information, contact Human Resources at 701-456-7033.

Ready to make a difference in your community? Apply today and become part of a dedicated team.

The City of Dickinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employer-Paid Benefits

• Vacation
• 96 hours annually (Years 1-5)
• Sick Leave
• 96 hours annually
• Up to 16 hours/year can be used as Personal Leave
• Longevity Pay
• Annual pay based on tenure (After 5 Years)
• Bereavement Pay
• 3 days per occurrence
• Up to 9 days/year with supervisor approval
• Shift Differential Compensation (nonexempt employees only)
• Additional pay for hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
• Weather & Emergency Closure Leave
• Up to 8 hours pay for scheduled staff
• Premium pay for essential staff required to work
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to $1500 per semester
• Paid Holidays
• 12 holidays + 1 day for your birthday

• Paid holidays: New Year’s, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer/Employee Shared-Cost Benefits

• Health Insurance
• NDPERS Sanford Health Plan PPO
• Employer share: 80%, Employee share: 20%   (Additional 1% paid each year of employment, once employed for 20 years, coverage 100% city paid )
• Rates: Family - $470.72/month
• Single - $194.73/month
• Flexible Spending Account
• $450 annual contribution provided by the city for all Full-Time employees to be used for eligible medical expenses
• Mandatory Participation Retirement Plans
• NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: Employee 4%, Employer 5.26%, employee can elect to go up another 1-3% with a corresponding employer match in the first 30 days of employment.
• NDPERS Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Plan: Employee 5.5%, Employer 8.81%, RHIC Employer Contribution 1.14%
• Group Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D (The Standard)
• $60,000 Term Life Insurance
• Employer pays 50% of the premium; employee pays $2.64/month
• Dependent coverage is optional at an additional employee cost

Employee-Paid Benefits

• Voluntary Life Insurance Above $60,000 (The Standard)
• Employees may purchase additional coverage at their own cost
• West River Community Center Membership
• 50% discount on annual membership
• Flexible Spending Accounts (HealthEquity)
• Medical: Pre-tax up to $3400 for 2026 plus the employer’s $450 contribution
• Daycare: Pre-tax up to $7500 for 2026
• Vision Insurance (The Standard/VSP)
• Employee Only - $8.04/month
• Employee + Spouse - $13.54/month
• Employee + Children - $13.80/month
• Family - $21.84/month
• Dental Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
• Low Plan (up to $1000 coverage/year)
• Employee Only - $22.58/month
• Employee + Spouse - $45.47/month
• Employee + Child(ren) - $55.66/month
• Family- $83.83/month
• High Plan (up to $2000 coverage/year)
• Employee Only - $26.08/month
• Employee + Spouse - $52.94/month
• Employee + Child(ren) - $62.42/month
• Family- $94.90/month
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Roth or Pre-Tax options available
• Aflac
• Supplemental insurance (e.g., Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)