Working Conditions & Benefits

The Rogers Fire Department offers exceptional and diverse career opportunities for men and women seeking professional and personal satisfaction. The department is committed to being an established authority in risk-related disciplines both locally and nationally. Rogers seeks forward-thinking, fast-paced, and disciplined individuals interested in making a difference in the community and the industry as a whole.

Candidates

Candidates must have a strong interest in both fire and EMS disciplines. All firefighters with the Rogers Fire Department are expected to be ready to work with an ambulance or ladder / engine company at any time. Firefighters must be able to meet yearly minimum company standards that challenge the firefighter's physical and mental abilities.

Benefits

Read about some of the benefits that Rogers firefighters enjoy below:

• All stations include:
  • Individual private rooms for each firefighter
  • Private bathrooms in all fire stations
  • Cable TV
  • Internet - wireless internet connectivity
  • Gyms and dedicated workout time
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
• Ambulances respond to emergency 911 calls only with a third-party handling non-emergency and inter-facility transfers
• Continuing education for Fire / EMS CEUs that are provided by Rogers and done on-duty
• Excellent salary and benefits package with incentives for special teams, paramedic training, and ambulance assignment
• Significant promotional opportunities 
• State of the art training and equipment
• Firefighters work a schedule of 48 hours on-duty followed by 96 hours off, amounting to approximately 10 work days a month
• Paramedic program is paid by the city (including prerequisite training)
• NFPA-compliant staffing to ensure firefighter safety