How big is West Des Moines Fire Department?

West Des Moines Fire Department is a mostly career fire department that operates 5 stations with 68 career firefighters, according to the national fire department registry.

Where is West Des Moines Fire Department?

West Des Moines Fire Department is headquartered in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.

How do I apply to West Des Moines Fire Department?

Career openings at West Des Moines Fire Department are posted on the department's or the local government's hiring page with a closing date. Expect an application, a written test, a physical ability test, an interview and a background check. FireJobs lists each opening with the direct application link.

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West Des Moines, Iowa · Polk County

West Des Moines Fire Department is a mostly career fire department serving West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. It operates with 5 stations, 68 career firefighters and 18 paid-per-call members.

Is West Des Moines Fire Department hiring?

No openings from West Des Moines Fire Department are listed on FireJobs right now. Fire departments this size hire on a schedule set by retirements and budget, often once or twice a year. Get an email when new Iowa firefighter jobs are posted, and check all open Iowa positions.

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Department Details

Location: West Des Moines, IA 50265
Department Type: Mostly career
Organization Type: Local (includes career, combination, and volunteer fire departments and fire districts)
County: Polk
Stations: 5
FDID: 77019
Phone: Available to subscribers
Website: Available to subscribers

Staffing

Career FF

Paid-Per-Call FF

How to apply to West Des Moines Fire Department

Career openings at West Des Moines Fire Department are posted on the department's or the West Des Moines government hiring page and usually require a completed application by a closing date, followed by a written test, a physical ability test, an interview, and a background check. Most Iowa departments expect Firefighter I certification and an EMT license, or ask recruits to earn them in the academy. FireJobs tracks the hiring page and lists new positions here with salary, requirements, and the direct application link.

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West Des Moines Fire Department questions

Is West Des Moines Fire Department hiring?: Not on FireJobs today. No open position from West Des Moines Fire Department is listed right now. FireJobs checks the department's hiring page and lists new openings when they appear; the free weekly Iowa alert covers it.
How big is West Des Moines Fire Department?: West Des Moines Fire Department is a mostly career fire department that operates 5 stations with 68 career firefighters, according to the national fire department registry.
Where is West Des Moines Fire Department?: West Des Moines Fire Department is headquartered in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.
How do I apply to West Des Moines Fire Department?: Career openings at West Des Moines Fire Department are posted on the department's or the local government's hiring page with a closing date. Expect an application, a written test, a physical ability test, an interview and a background check. FireJobs lists each opening with the direct application link.