Employment Opportunities

The Urbandale Fire Department is comprised of both full-time Firefighter/Paramedics and part-time Firefighter/Paramedics and EMTs. Full-time Firefighter/Paramedics are covered under the Iowa 411 retirement system and are recruited through a Civil Service process. Part-time Firefighter/Paramedics and EMTs are covered under the Iowa Public Employee's Retirement System (IPERS) and those positions are non-civil service positions. While we do have some part-time positions, we are no longer hiring part-time personnel. 

Recruiting

Recruitment for open positions can be viewed at the city's job opportunities page when available. 

Physical Training

Interested in becoming a Firefighter with the Urbandale Fire Department, but concerned about the physical training requirements? We've partnered with a Certified Personal Trainer to develop a beginning strength training program designed to increase strength, stamina, and endurance specific to a firefighters needs. Download a Firefighter Workout (PDF) to get started. A document showing our Physical Ability Evaluation can be found here :Physical Test Layout With Pictures. You may also find a video of the Physical Ability Exam on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/urbandalefiredepartment/

Contact Us

  1. Jerry Holt


    Fire Chief/Emergency Preparedness Director
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    Fire Department


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    Fire Station 42


    3927 121st Street
    Urbandale, IA 50323
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    Phone: 515-278-3970
    Fax: 515-278-3972

    Office Hours


    Monday - Friday
    8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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