Are you passionate about serving your community and looking for a career that challenges and rewards you in equal measure? Look no further than the Portage Fire Department.
Why Choose Portage Fire Department?
- Leadership in Public Safety: At Portage Fire, we pride ourselves on being a beacon of excellence in the region. Our commitment to the community goes beyond just responding to emergencies. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of both our community members and our firefighters.
- Clear Standards and Expectations: Our physical fitness standards, including the CPAT testing, and EMT-basic hiring requirements, ensure that every new member is well-prepared to integrate seamlessly into our team.
- Transparent Hiring Process: With our merit standards and a published hire list, potential employees always know where they stand. When a position becomes available, candidates are called based on their rank on the list. This transparent process ensures fairness and clarity in our recruitment.
- Commitment to Training: We were the pioneers in the region to mandate paramedic certification as early as 2003. While we faced challenges initially, our learnings have only strengthened our resolve and improved our training programs. Today, our policies offer unmatched advantages, especially for our medic students.
- Support for Medic Students: We understand the importance of advanced medical training. That’s why we cover the cost of the paramedic class for our firefighters. If a class falls on a workday, the student gets the entire day off, ensuring they have ample time to study. Additionally, off-duty clinicals are compensated as overtime.
- Well-being of Our Firefighters: At Portage Fire, we genuinely care about our team. New hires are paired with mentors to guide them through the initial phases of their career. Moreover, we offer two personal days after just 90 days of employment and provide sick leave from day one.
Be a Part of Something Bigger
Joining the Portage Fire Department is not just about starting a job; it’s about being part of a legacy. It’s about being part of a family that values transparency, commitment, and the well-being of its members.
If you’re ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding career, where you can make a real difference in your community, the Portage Fire Department awaits you.
Become a hero. Serve with PRIDE. Join Portage Fire Department.