Fort Wayne Fire Department Pay and Benefits effective 1/2020
(Subject to change in accordance to IAFF Local 124 Contract)
RECRUIT Benefits— Academy (Subject to change in accordance to IAFF Local 124 Contract)
A Recruit is defined as an individual accepted in the approximate 22-week FWFD Academy.
Salary: $48,809.38
Employee ONLY Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance
Vacation: None
Hours during Academy: Monday - Friday; 7 a.m.—4 p.m.
PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER Benefits— First Year
(Subject to change in accordance to IAFF Local 124 Contract)
Probationary Firefighter is defined as a first year sworn firefighter post academy.
Salary: $48, 809.38
Employee Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance (available for immediate family)
Pension: Eligible for retirement after 20 years
Vacation: Vacation days are prorated post successful Academy completion and in accordance with IAFF Local 124 contract
Sworn Probationary Firefighter: 24 hours on shift followed by 48 hours off duty
FIREFIGHTER
A Firefighter is defined as an individual who successfully completes the academy and the first year probation period. (Subject to change in accordance to IAFF Local 124 Contract)
Tiered Salary:
First year probationary. $48, 809.38
Second year Apprentice $51,680.52
Third year Apprentice. $54,551.66
Journeyman Firefighter. $57,422.80
Employee Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance
Pension: Eligible for retirement after 20 years
Vacation: Six vacation days available after first full year of service based on seniority and in accordance with IAFF Local 124 contract
Firefighter Hours: 24 hours on shift followed by 48 hours off duty
Those assigned to 24/48 schedule are eligible for 6 working days of parental leave, if applicable.