Firefighter

Being a Firefighter with the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) is about more than putting out fires.  The MFD’s focus on prevention, education, emergency medical and other emergency services means that you’ll be of service to your community every day, often helping people at their times of greatest need.  If you’re a person with compassion and bravery and want to do meaningful work that makes a difference, consider a career with the Milwaukee Fire Department.  Feel free to reach out to our recruitment team via text message at 414-519-6190.  This is a live text number that allows one of our recruitment staff to answer your questions directly.

Why choose a career with the Milwaukee Fire Department?

• To make positive changes in your community.

  •  You are committing to a lifetime of learning, protecting and better your community.  Your integrity and honor will guide you in assisting people on their worst day.

• To earn a competitive salary.

  • Paid training while in the academy will be granted to candidates hired onboard at a salary of $38,412.60.
  • After graudating the academy salary increses to $51,216.80 per year.  It will continue to increase until it reaches $85,240.27

• To have a secure pension and retirement.

  • A fully funded, vested pension system; available at age 52 with 25 years of service or age 57 with no service minimum.

• To further your education.

  • You'll have access to tuition and textbook reimbursement of up to $925 per year and your educational achievements will be rewarded with annual bonus payments.  Members of MFD continually train to remain current with medical standards, fire suppression tactics, and new vehicle thechnologies. 

• For opportunity for promotion and advancement.

  • Supervisory positions are filled through internal promotion.  The maximum annual salary for a Fire Captain, for example, is $95,350.25.

• To use your talents and skills to their potential.

  • MFD members serve in a variety of roles and specialties from the Dive Rescue Team to the Hazardous Materials Team and the Fire Investigation Unit. 

• When are applications open?

  • Firefighter applications are not currently open.  If you have any questions please text us at (414) 519-6190.