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COUNCIL BLUFFS FIRE DEPARTMENT 200 S 4TH ST COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 51503 712-890-5373
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Updated: January 19, 2026
Position Title: Firefighter/Paramedic
Salary Information: $63,868 - $86,817
Benefit Information:
Department Application Link here
Appliations must be made by: January 16, 2026
Written test must be complete by: January 16, 2026
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Department Overview
The CBFD responds to over 12,000 incidents per year working out of five stations and provides all-hazards protection to it's citizens; fire suppression, advanced life support, technical rescue, haz mat, community risk reduction, and disaster response.
City/County/Area Information
Omaha/Council Bluffs Metro area of nearly 1 million population
Population
62,665
Job Requirements
Age: 18
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid State Driver’s License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
College: Not required
Academy Certification: Not required
Prior Experience: Not required
Necessary Certifications Additional Requirements:
Candidates must submit proof that they hold a valid State of Iowa EMT-P certification by the close date of application. Proof of certification by the National Registry as an EMT-P may be substituted for the State of Iowa EMT-P certification provided they can obtain the State of Iowa certification within 90 days of hire.
Hiring Process: Civil Service
