APPLICATION PERIOD IS OPEN FROM MAY 2 - MAY 30

Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Lawrence Fire Department.

The City of Lawrence Fire Department offers a rewarding career serving our community. Our firefighters are committed to providing exceptional emergency medical services, fire protection, and community outreach. We value teamwork, professionalism, and a dedication to public safety.

Benefits

• Probationary Pay: $65,669.76
• 1st Class Firefighter: $77,201.28
• Pension: $94,957.51
• Excellent contract
• Bid system
• City-paid portion of 457 plan
• Quartermaster
• Longevity pay
• College pay
• Kelly Day
• Technical and specialty pay
• $5,000 annual paramedic stipend ($2.00 per hour)
• Growth potential

Important Dates

• Application Period: May 2, 2025, to May 30, 2025
• Written Aptitude Test: June 14, 2025
• Ladder Climb: July 12, 2025
• Interviews: July 22, 2025, and July 23, 2025 (Interview times scheduled seperately)
• Final Applications: July 28 - August 1, 2025
• Post Final Rank: September 5, 2025

Please download and fill out the application in the 2025 Hiring Packet linked below.

Email completed applications to fireapps@cityoflawrence.org or deliver the application in person to LFD Headquarters at 9001 E. 59th St, Suite 302.