The City of Lincoln Nebraska, is an Equal Opportunity Employer Updated: 06/10/2011 08:41 PDF Versions Available: Arabic (1,884kb)         English (130kb)         Spanish (300kb)
	Our Mission... “Lincoln Fire & Rescue, as members of the community, is a diverse organization of dedicated professionals committed to the ongoing delivery of the highest level of life safety and public services to the citizens, visitors, and surrounding communities we serve.” Minimum Requirements to Join Our Team: United States Citizen High School Graduate or GED Equivalency Nineteen (19) Years of Age or Older No Felony Convictions Valid Driver’s License Eyesight requirements: strong eye 20/40, Correctable to 20/20, and weak eye 200/100, corrected to 20/40, must not be color blind Good Physical Condition Speak, Read, and Write English
How to Apply: Apply On-line: During open recruitment (early April) at: lincoln.ne.gov Keyword: Jobs Click: e-Notification (Sign up to be notified when recruitment begins) Apply in Person at: Personnel Department (402) 441-7597 555 South 10th St, Rm 302 Lincoln, NE 68508 Application Process: Written exam: measures cognitive skills (ie., verbal comprehension and expression, math, reasoning) and behavioral attributes (ie., stress tolerance, team orientation, motivation). Physical Examination: each candidate must complete all phases of the physical ability test successfully as prescribed by LF&R event criteria. Events include: charged line advance, forcible entry simulation, equipment carry simulation, ceiling breach and pull, ladder heel, ladder raise, stair climb with equipment, and victim rescue (dummy drag). Oral Interview(s) Background Check Post-Offer Medical Examination Drug Screen	Primary Functions: Basic and Advance Life Support Fire Suppression Fire Prevention Rescue & Extrication Emergency Ambulance Transport An opportunity to join specialty teams such as: Urban Search & Rescue, Water Rescue & Recover Team, Committees, and much, much more! Fire Recruits wear the color green during their initial 13 weeks of training.
Career Opportunities: Employment with LF&R provides an opportunity to experience personal growth and advancement, while engaged in a profession vital to the safety of the community. All training provided by LF&R. Working Hours: Shift work averages 56 hours per week on a 24 hour basis. LF&R employees work thirteen days every other day and then have eight consecutive days off known as Kelly days. This cycle takes a total of 21 days.	Employee Benefits: Wage and benefit packages are determined through union negotiations. Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance Tuition Reimbursement P.E.H.P. (post employment health plan) Sick Leave Vacation Leave Pension Longevity Pay Visit the Personnel Department for more detailed information regarding the current benefits.
Additional Assistance LF&R Recruitment Committee (402) 441-7363 YWCA Program Southeast Community College Lincoln, NE Fire Protection Technology (402) 437-2654 LF&R Explorer Program Contact Station 2: (402) 441-8372 Ages 14-21	The City of Lincoln, Nebraska, is an Equal Opportunity Employer