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Birmingham Fire And Rescue Service Department
Birmingham, AL · Jefferson County
largest fire department in Alabama
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Department careers page ↗Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has protected the city of Birmingham, Alabama since 1872 and describes itself as the largest fire department in the state. It is organized into seven divisions dedicated to serving and protecting the city's residents.
The department operates multiple fire stations across Birmingham and staffs them with experienced firefighters and fire paramedics. Alongside fire suppression and emergency medical response, BFRS runs an EMS Education Institute, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, and a free smoke alarm program.
BFRS frames a firefighting career as one where you can "truly make a difference," and actively recruits both Firefighter/Paramedics and Firefighter/EMTs into its ranks.
Missioncommitted to providing excellent service and care to the citizens of our community
Birmingham Fire and Rescue is actively hiring for Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter/EMT positions. Candidates apply online through the department's application portal at https://www.fire.jobsquest.org, and can reach the fire administration group with questions at fireadmingroup@birminghamal.gov or 205-254-2995.
The department provides paid in-house training for all certification levels (Firefighter, EMT, EMT Advanced, and Paramedic), and offers signing bonuses of $10,000 for Paramedics and $5,000 for EMT Advanced hires.
Benefits
- 5% annual merit raises plus cost-of-living adjustments
- 20-year pension with lifetime survivor benefits
- Paid training (Firefighter, EMT, EMT Advanced, Paramedic)
- Paid holidays, including your birthday
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance and deferred compensation plans
- Education bonuses: 10% (Bachelor's), 5% (Associate's)
- Assignment bonuses: 5% for HazMat, Decontamination, Technical Rescue, or Honor Guard
- Promotion and professional development opportunities
Paid in-house training is provided for all certification levels (Firefighter, EMT, EMT Advanced, Paramedic).
What firefighter positions is Birmingham hiring for?
The department is actively recruiting for Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter/EMT (EMT Advanced) positions.
How do I apply to Birmingham Fire and Rescue?
Apply online through the department's application portal at https://www.fire.jobsquest.org. For questions, contact the fire administration group at fireadmingroup@birminghamal.gov or 205-254-2995.
What does the job pay?
Firefighter/EMT (EMT Advanced) starts at $60,486.40 per year with a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and Firefighter/Paramedic starts at $66,684.80 per year with a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Additional pay includes education and assignment bonuses and premium special-event rates.
What is the work schedule?
Firefighters work about 9 shifts per month on a 1-day-on / 2-days-off rotation, with Kelly Days that provide 5 consecutive days off every four weeks.
Do I need to already be certified?
The department provides paid in-house training for all certification levels, including Firefighter, EMT, EMT Advanced, and Paramedic.
What benefits are offered?
Benefits include a 20-year pension with lifetime survivor benefits, annual merit raises and cost-of-living adjustments, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, life insurance, deferred compensation, and education and assignment bonuses.