Looking for a challenge? Become a firefighter.

Help create a safer Lancaster City for everyone.

Explore how a career with the Lancaster City Bureau of Fire could be right for you!

Applications accepted April 1–April 30, 2025!

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Firefighter Careers

Is the career fire service right for you?

If you embrace challenges, are committed to life-long learning and physical fitness, find satisfaction in community service, cope well under pressure, thrive in a team environment, have good communication skills, and can adapt to changing situations and environments, you may have found your next career. Becoming a firefighter/EMT means you will meet new opportunities, experiences, and people every day.

Being a career firefighter means that you can make progress in your career through promotions or work to diversify your role through specialized training and become involved in areas such as fire prevention, technical rescue, or hazardous materials.

Application Period

The 2025 application period runs April 1–30, 2025. The process following the application period takes place over several months, with the outcome being a list of eligible recruits that we anticipate having certified in mid to late October 2025. The list is valid for a period of up to two years.

Application & Recruitment Process

There are several steps to becoming a career firefighter with the Lancaster City Bureau of Fire. If you are a qualified candidate and believe that becoming a career firefighter is right for you, we invite you to apply to begin your journey of what we believe is the best career in the world!

Benefits

Why choose a career with the Lancaster City Bureau of Fire?

The City of Lancaster prioritizes work-life balance and offers great benefits. And, as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer, your outstanding federal student loans can be discharged after 120 payments.

Salary & Benefits

The City of Lancaster also offers a comprehensive benefits package including…

Health
Insurance

Paid
Time Off

Retirement
Savings

Student Loan
Forgiveness

Wellness
Program

Ongoing
Training

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Lancaster City

  • Situated in a county long known for its agricultural traditions and Amish, Lancaster City is home to 60,000 residents who make up a rich, culturally diverse community – nearly 40 percent of residents are Latino, and 18 percent African American.
  • During the Revolutionary War, Lancaster City served as the nation’s capital for a day on September 27, 1777.
  • Lancaster City has a nationally recognized food scene, including a vibrant mix of world cuisines, farm-to-table fare, and some of Pennsylvania’s most awarded dining experiences.
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