Firefighter

City of Sioux Falls; Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Township; On-site; USD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Firefighter. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in your community through emergency medical care and firefighting. With a competitive starting salary and opportunities for specialty training, you will be part of a highly accredited fire department known for its excellence. The department promotes professional growth and offers a supportive work environment, making it an ideal place to build a fulfilling career. Join a team committed to safety and service, and help protect life and property in your community.

Benefits

Paid Training

Competitive Salary

Public Safety Employer Match

Specialty Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must pass the Individual Physical Ability Test (IPAT) annually.
• Must possess or obtain National Registry or South Dakota EMT certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care and firefighting efforts.
• Participate in community risk reduction initiatives.

Skills

Emergency Medical Care

Firefighting

Community Risk Reduction

Physical Ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you seeking a career that combines purpose, challenge, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community? One where youprovide emergency medical care, community risk reduction, and firefighting efforts in service to the protection of life and property? If so, the role of a Firefighter with the Sioux Falls Fire Rescue may be the perfect fit for you!

2025 STARTING WAGE:$2,287.72 bi-weekly, ($59,480.72 annually)

Why Sioux Falls Fire Rescue?

• The City of Sioux Falls strives to be an employer of choice by offering competitive salaries and benefits, along with an 8% public safety employer match for the South Dakota Retirement System pension system with no state income tax.

• SFFR promotes career development by offering specialty training opportunities including: Advanced Life Support, Hazardous Materials, Urban Search & Rescue, Community Risk Reduction, SWAT Medic, Bomb Squad Medic, and Wildland Firefighting.

• SFFR has had an ISO Class 1 designation since November 2015. This designation is only given to fire departments in the United States that meet the highest standards of response capabilities.

• In 2003, the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) voted to approve accredited status for SFFR. With only 326 accredited agencies protecting 14% of the U.S. population, SFFR is proud to be one of the agencies to hold this honor.

• One of the largest fire departments in the upper Midwest with 228 members and 12 fire stations placed strategically throughout the city.

• Paid Training: In the fall of 2023, the City of Sioux Falls opened the doors to its $55-million dollar “state-of-the-art” Public Safety Campus! Learn morehere.
  

Questions? Please feel free to reach out to the SFFRs Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Chad Quissell, at [e-mail].

• Firefighters must annually pass the Individual Physical Ability Test (IPAT)

• Graduation from high school or GED certification, or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority

• Possess a valid driver’s license, or be able to obtain prior to hiring

• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of the entrance civil service examination, and no greater than 44 years of age at the time of the entrance civil service examination

• Vision must be correctable to at least 20/30 in each eye

• Must be a nonsmoker

• Pass all phases of the hiring process designated by the Rules of the Civil Service Board

• Possess or be able to obtain National Registry or South Dakota Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification within one year of hire