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Hobart Fire Department  
Firefighter - EMT Application
May 13 - August 8, 2025
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Salary Range: $57,750 - $70,350

Pension Base:
$71,643

Requirements

Benefits

  • Must be 18-40 years of age

  • Valid Drivers License

  • Be a U.S. Citizen

  • No Felony Convictions

  • Must possess a High School Diploma/GED

  • Civilian Nationally Registered Paramedic (will be sent to Fire Academy)

  • Current Indiana/National Registry EMT-B License

  • EMT-B must hold Indiana Firefighter I & II Certifications

  • CPAT testing must be completed before August 8, 2025 if not lateral Firefighter

  • Laterals must already be a member of INPRS

* Preference Points for Military, Paramedic,and/or Lateral Transfers

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  • 24/48 Schedule

  • 1977 Police & Firefighter Pension Fund

  • Longevity & Long Cycle Overtime Pay

  • Generous Time off Package Starting at 432 Hours After First Year Maxing Out at 648 hours

  • Uniform Allowance $1250

  • Paramedic Stipend $4780

  • EMT-B Stipend $1260

  • Ambulance Ride Out Pay

  • Holiday Pay

  • Ability to Earn Compensatory Time Off

  • Full Workers Compensation

  • Quarterly HSA Contribution Made By City

  • Health & Dental Insurance/Life Insurance

  • Deferred Compensation

  • Annual Physicals

  • Wellness Screenings

  • Paramedic School At No Cost to Employee
    (if applicable)

  • Opportunities for Special Teams (Dive, Drone, Technical Rescue, SWAT)

  • IAFF Hobart Fire Department Local 1641 Membership​​

DEADLINE TO APPLY: AUGUST 8, 2025

*New contract and Great Working Relationship with the City

Ready to fulfill your dreams of becoming a Firefighter - EMT?  We're looking for like minded individuals who identify with our ideals and can carry out our mission statement in each and every interaction with citizens of our great community. 

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2 Step Application Process

Step 1: Download City of Hobart Application*

Step 2: Upload City Application, Test and Complete Video Interview with
Public Safety Answers by
:
August 8
, 2025  8:00 pm EST

* You will be required to upload your completed city application before being allowed to test. 

Applicant Resources

Are you prepared to put your best foot forward?  Check out some of the helpful resources available to applicants.

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