Battlefield Fire Protection District

Firefighter Recruitment

The Battlefield Fire Protection District is an equal opportunity employer. The position of firefighter includes the following salary and benefits:

Starting salary:

  • Firefighter Base Salary- $34,100

Educational/Certification Incentives apply upon completion of one year of service with the district:

  • Associate Degree – $1,500
  • Bachelor’s degree – $2,000
  • Master’s Degree – $2,500
  • Approved NFPA Certifications not required within job description – $250 for each
  • Certifications are accumulative and are added to base salary.

Insurance:

  • Employee Health, Dental and Vision are 100% covered with medical service from Mercy or Cox Health.
  • Dependent Health, Dental and Vision are available at employee expense through group plan.
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy through FFAM
  • Short Term Disability through The Standard
  • Flexible Spending account through TASC

Retirement:

  • Lagers level L7 is contributory at 4%.
  • Additional 457-B available for payroll deduction.

Leave:

  • Vacation leave available after first 6 months of employment
  • Employees accrue 14 hours per month for the first two years.
  • Accrual rates increase during your tenure with the District.
  • Sick Leave available once accrued
  • Employees accrue 12 hours per month
  • Leave hours have additional bank opportunities for annual time unused.

Uniform Incentive:

  • $200 is added to each employee’s annual salary for uniform expenses outside of items provide.

Social Security:

  • The District is an “opt-out” organization for Social Security contributions. No SSA taxation will be assessed to your salary.

Application packets can be dropped off or mailed to:

Battlefield Fire Protection District
ATTN: Firefighter Application Process
4117 W. 2nd St
Battlefield, Mo 65619

Questions can be directed to Division Chief Steven Burr at (417) 881-9018 or at sburr@battlefieldfire.com.

Thank you in advance for your interest.

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