Fire Department · Combination
City Of Burley Fire Department
Burley, ID · Cassia County
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Department careers page ↗The City of Burley Fire Department has protected this Cassia County community along the Snake River since 1909. It operates as a combination department, pairing a compact professional staff with a sizable corps of volunteers.
The department runs with 10 full-time employees and roughly 25 volunteers out of its station at 1235 Miller Avenue. Its members have been trained and certified as Emergency Medical Responders since 2005, adding a medical response capability to fire and prevention work.
Leadership is provided by Fire Chief Shannon Tolman and Deputy Chief Casey Harman.
Career openings for the Burley Fire Department are posted on the City of Burley's jobs portal, where positions such as Career Firefighter/EMT appear when the department is recruiting. Applicants can apply through the city's online application system, or download the official City of Burley application and submit it in person or by mail.
Applications are handled through the city offices at 1401 Overland Avenue (PO Box 1090), Burley, ID 83318; resumes may be emailed to Carol Anderson at canderson@burleyidaho.org. Veterans or eligible family members claiming Idaho Code veterans' preference should include the Veteran's Preference form with their application.
Requirements
- EMT certification (for the Career Firefighter/EMT position)
Hiring process
- Apply online through the City of Burley application system, or download and submit the official City of Burley application by mail or in person
- Veterans or eligible family members submit the Veteran's Preference form (per Idaho Code) with their application
How do I apply for a job with the Burley Fire Department?
Career openings such as Career Firefighter/EMT are posted on the City of Burley jobs page. You can apply through the city's online application system, or download the official City of Burley application and submit it in person or by mail to Carol Anderson, 1401 Overland Avenue, PO Box 1090, Burley, ID 83318. Resumes may also be emailed to canderson@burleyidaho.org.
Is the Burley Fire Department currently hiring?
Yes. A Career Firefighter/EMT position was posted, with applications open through July 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Check the city's jobs portal for current openings.
What certifications do I need to become a Burley firefighter?
The Career Firefighter/EMT posting is a career-track role requiring both firefighting duties and EMT certification. Department members are also trained as Emergency Medical Responders.
Does the department accept volunteers?
Yes. The Burley Fire Department operates as a combination department with about 10 full-time employees and 25 volunteers. Contact the department at 208-878-7371 for details on volunteering.
Is a veterans' preference available when applying?
Yes. Veterans or eligible family members claiming preference under Idaho Code should complete and submit the Veteran's Preference form along with their City of Burley application.
Past postings, kept for reference. These are no longer accepting applications.