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Warsaw - Wayne Fire Territory

Warsaw, IN · Kosciusko County

Address
2204 E. Center St., Warsaw, IN 46580
4Stations
39Personnel
48 sq miArea
38,000Population

Active openings

About Warsaw - Wayne Fire Territory

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."

How to get hired

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.

PayFrom $65,000
LateralsAccepted

Benefits

For lateral-transfer firefighters, prior years of longevity are matched 1:1.

Leadership & hiring contacts

Joel Shilling
Fire Chief
William Kornrumph
Assistant Fire Chief
Jeremy Williams
Fire Marshal

Frequently asked questions

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.