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Employment Opportunities

Application Process

  • Paid on call firefighter/EMT/Paramedic must reside within 10 minute drive time to the fire station.
  • Part-time firefighter/EMT/Paramedic applicants must be certified with FF1, EMT or paramedic in order to apply for a part-time position.
  • Fill out the online application below.
  • Go onto the Central Iowa Fire and EMS Testing Consortium website and schedule a time for the written and physical ability exams. https://www.dmacc.edu/fire-consortium/index.html
  • The Investigation Committee will contact you to schedule a time for an oral interview.
  • Your file will be transferred to the Chief for review with a recommendation of approval/disapproval for membership.
  • If approved, the Investigation Committee will contact you to schedule a time for a physical at a clinic of our choice.
  • After completion of all paperwork, and after the next available Trustees Meeting, you will be contacted to come to the fire station to be issued equipment and fill out employment paperwork.
  • If not approved, the Investigation Committee will notify you of the results.
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New Applicant Physical Abilities Test

The Saylor Township Fire Department is partnered with the Central Iowa Fire and EMS Testing Consortium. The Central Iowa Fire and EMS Testing Consortium is a group of metro Fire Departments with a mission to provide entry level written and physical ability examinations for aspiring candidates. In cooperation with Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) and the DMACC Fire Science Program, this consortium allows an efficient and effective method for candidates to become eligible for hire in the group of metro Fire Departments. Meeting the requirements of the consortium and upon completion of the written and physical ability exams, candidates are able to apply for employment opportunities within the group.

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