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Niles Ford, Fire Chief
Lincoln Fire & Rescue’s motto,
“The desire to serve,
the ability to perform,
and the courage to act,”
reveals the true character of
Lincoln’s finest firefighters. Lincoln
is a beautiful community, and
Lincoln Fire & Rescue has
committed men and women who
serve this city with great pride. Join
us and be part of our team if you
want to give back to the Lincoln community.
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Application Process
- Apply on-line when the position is posted at:
www.lincoln.ne.gov Keyword: Jobs Click: e-Notification
(402) 441-7597
Personnel Department/Employment Office
555 South 10th Street, Room 107
Lincoln, NE 68508
- Written examination
- Physical ability test
- Oral interview
- Background check
- Post-offer medical examination at City expense
- Pass a drug screen
The written examination consists of a series of multiple choice questions designed to test important cognitive abilities and personality attributes which are necessary for effective job performance as a firefighter. Each applicant will receive a Study Guide.
Each candidate must complete all phases of the physical ability test successfully as prescribed by Lincoln Fire & Rescue event criteria. Events include: donning Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), aerial climb, hoseline drag, balance beam walk, stair climb, and weight carry.
The top candidates will be interviewed by Lincoln Fire & Rescue personnel.
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Minimum Requirements
- 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
- Good physical condition
Primary Functions
- Public education/fire safety
- Fire prevention
- Fire suppression
- Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician services
- Rescue and extrication
- Emergency ambulance transport
Specialized Positions
- Firefighter trainee
- Probationary firefighter
- Firefighter
- Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO)
- Paramedic
- Captain
- Deputy Chief
- Dive rescue team
- Hazardous materials team
- High angle rescue
- Trench rescue
- Confined space rescue
- Urban Search & Rescue
Career Opportunities
Employment in the fire service in Lincoln provides an opportunity to experience personal growth and advancement while engaged in a profession vital to the safety of the community.
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Employee Benefits
Wage and benefit packages are determined through
negotiations.
Working Hours
Shift work averages 56 hours per week on a 24 hour shift basis. LFR 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.
Hourly Rate During Training
Firefighter Trainee $12.099/hr.
Annual Wages
Firefighter pay range: $38,683 - $54,929
Individuals with an EMS certification for paramedic will receive an additional $2.35/hr after completing LFR system certification program.
Clothing and Equipment
Annual clothing allowance of $409. All firefighting protective equipment is provided by the City.
Holiday Pay
Twelve hours of additional pay in the pay period for 10 holidays annually.
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Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement of up to $770 each fiscal year.
Life, Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
City provides $30,000 of life insurance. Employee may purchase more at his/her option after successful completion of the six month probationary period.
Health insurance is available after completion of ninety days of employment. The City will pay 98.5% of the monthly premium for single plan, and 84% family and 2/4 party.
The City will pay 97.5% of the monthly premium for single dental plan, and 85.5% for 2/4 or family plan.
Vision is also offered.
The City also offers a flexible spending account.
P.E.H.P.
The City will pay $50 per pay period into a post employment health plan.
Sick Leave
Earned at 12 hours per month with unlimited
accumulation.
Vacation Leave
Earned at a factored hourly equivalent
Less than 5 years . . . . . .120 hrs./yr.
After 5 years. . . . . . . . . .180 hrs./yr.
After 10 years . . . . . . . . .192 hrs./yr.
After 15 years . . . . . . . . .240 hrs./yr.
After 20 years . . . . . . . . .276 hrs./yr.
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Pension
A defined benefit plan providing a life annuity equal to 64 percent of the member’s highest one year of pay for retirements occurring after age 50 and 25 years of service.
D.R.O.P.
The City offers a Deferred Retirement Option Plan when eligible for retirement.
Longevity Pay
5 years. . . . . . . . .$348
10 years. . . . . . . .$851
15 years. . . . . . . .$1,363
20 years. . . . . . . .$1,875
25 years. . . . . . . .$2,069
Line of Duty Injury Benefit
Six months and may be extended up to twelve months with approval of the fire chief and the personnel
director.
Deferred Comp
The City offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
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Additional Assistance
LFR Recruitment Committee
(402) 441-7363
www.lincoln.ne.gov Keyword: Fire
YWCA Community Safety Professional Program
(402) 434-3494
http://www.ywcalincoln.org/
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE
Fire Protection Technology
(402) 437-2654
LFR Explorer Program
Ages 14 - 21
Contact Station 8 at (402) 441-8378
The City of Lincoln Nebraska,
is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer
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