Fire Department · Combination
Warsaw - Wayne Fire Territory
Warsaw, IN · Kosciusko County
Join Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory as a lateral transfer firefighter with 1:1 longevity credit and continuous application acceptance.
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory seeks part-time firefighters to support full-time staff. Apply continuously on their website.
Join Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory as a Probationary Firefighter with an annual salary of $65,000. EMT certification preferred but not required.
The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory serves roughly 38,000 residents across 48 square miles in Kosciusko County, Indiana. The department is staffed by 39 career firefighters, more than 10 part-time firefighters, and a three-member command staff, operating out of three stations.
Beyond its own borders, the Territory works with 13 area departments that together protect an additional 78,000 people, and it participates in MABAS Division 204, a mutual-aid network spanning seven counties and about 640,000 residents.
The department fields three engines, a ladder truck, and multiple rescue and utility units, backed by a grass unit, foam trailer, and boat. It also runs a District 2 training facility open to departments across Kosciusko County, offering high- and low-angle rope rescue and confined-space rescue training.
Mission"Our team, dedicated to protecting your family through professional excellence, compassionate service, and life-saving preparedness."
Warsaw-Wayne actively recruits firefighters and posts openings through the City of Warsaw jobs portal. Recent listings include probationary firefighter, lateral-transfer firefighter, and part-time firefighter positions, all posted as open until filled.
The department encourages experienced firefighters to apply and offers a lateral pathway that matches prior years of longevity 1:1. Prospective candidates apply through the City of Warsaw and can contact the department's administration for details.
Benefits
For lateral-transfer firefighters, prior years of longevity are matched 1:1.
Is Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory hiring firefighters?
Yes. Recent postings on the City of Warsaw jobs portal include probationary firefighter, lateral-transfer firefighter, and part-time firefighter positions, all listed as open until filled.
Does the department accept lateral transfers?
Yes. The department encourages experienced firefighters to apply through its lateral-transfer posting, and matches prior years of longevity 1:1 for lateral firefighters.
What is the starting pay for a firefighter?
A recent probationary firefighter listing showed a starting salary of $65,000 per year.
How do I apply?
Applications go through the City of Warsaw jobs portal at warsaw.in.gov/jobs.aspx. You can also reach the department's administration at (574) 372-9502.
Are part-time firefighter positions available?
Yes. The department employs more than 10 part-time firefighters and has posted part-time firefighter openings as open until filled.