Fire Department · Career
Papillion Fire Department
La Vista, NE · Sarpy County
No active openings right now
Watch this department to be notified when Papillion Fire Department is hiring, or check their careers page.
Department careers page ↗Papillion Fire Department is a combination department headquartered in La Vista, Nebraska, providing fire suppression, technical rescue, and advanced life support EMS to roughly 70,000 residents across 68 square miles spanning the cities of Papillion and La Vista and the Papillion Rural Fire District. Operating from four stations, the department keeps 18 to 20 firefighters on duty around the clock out of a workforce of 68 personnel, 60 of whom are assigned to suppression duties.
The department traces its modern form to April 2014, when the long-independent La Vista Volunteer Fire Department, which had served on its own for more than 50 years, merged with Papillion Fire. Papillion also founded the Tri-Mutual Aid agreement more than five decades ago, a mutual-aid network that has since grown to 29 agencies across five counties in eastern Nebraska. The department holds an ISO Public Protection Classification of 3/3Y as of 2021.
Beyond structural firefighting, crews train for confined-space rescue, surface water and ice rescue, rope rescue, trench rescue, hazmat operations, and vehicle extrication, alongside public fire-safety education, hydrant parties, and station tours for the community.
Papillion Fire Department accepts applications for both new and lateral firefighters through the City of Papillion's online careers portal. Candidates must be at least 19 years old with a high school diploma or GED, a Firefighter 1 certification, and a State of Nebraska EMT-B license at the time of application.
Requirements
- Minimum age 19
- High school diploma or GED
- Firefighter 1 Certification
- State of Nebraska EMT-B license required at application
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation and sick leave; 401A and 457B retirement contributions; tuition reimbursement and tuition waivers.
How do I become a firefighter with Papillion Fire Department?
Apply through the City of Papillion's online careers portal. Applicants must be at least 19 years old with a high school diploma or GED, a Firefighter 1 certification, and a State of Nebraska EMT-B license at the time of application.
Does Papillion Fire Department hire lateral firefighters?
Yes. Papillion Fire Department accepts applications from both new and lateral firefighters when positions are open.
What is the starting salary for a Papillion firefighter?
The posted starting salary is $63,696.05 annually, not including specialty pay or overtime, plus health, dental, and vision insurance, paid leave, retirement contributions, and tuition reimbursement.
Where are Papillion Fire Department's stations located?
The department operates four stations: Station 1 at 10727 Chandler Road in La Vista (headquarters), Station 2 at 11749 S 108th Street in Papillion, Station 3 at 146 N Adams Street in Papillion, and Station 4 at 8110 Park View Boulevard in La Vista.
How do I request a tour of a Papillion Fire Department station?
The department offers public events and station tour requests, which can be submitted through the Public Events and Tour Requests page on the City of Papillion website.