Employment

The Burlington Fire Department is currently accepting applications and will close on or about December 15, 2021. Please find the job posting here.

Entry-Level Firefighters work a 24 hours on-duty, 48 hours off-duty schedule making a starting salary of $48,837.00 base pay with additional percentage based incentives for Advanced EMT and Paramedic certifications. 

                        Photo by Eric Cochran

• Minimum applicant qualifications include a current EMT certification.
• CPAT certification is NOT required to apply. However, YOU MUST have a current CPAT certification to begin your employment. CPAT testing facilities can be found in many states and locations. 
• The application can be found on the City of Burlington's Human Resources Jobs link with directions. Please continue to check back for when the application is available and a position is open.