Firefighter Compensation Survey - Volunteer & Paid-On-Call Departments Firefighter Compensation Survey - Volunteer & Paid-On-Call Departments Purpose: This survey aims to collect information on firefighter compensation practices in volunteer, combination, and paid-on-call fire departments. The goal is to support regional comparisons, identify trends, and assist in policy or budget development. Section 1: Municipal Demographics Name of Municipality * Approximate Population Served * Municipality type (as defined by your department): * Urban Rural Estimated annual operating revenue from taxation: Optional if Known Percentage of municipal tax base from the following sources (optional if known): Commercial / Industrial (including oil and gas) Optional if Known Residental Optional if Known Agriculture Optional if Known Section 2: Department Information Department Description Optional Department Name * Fire Department Type (as defined by your department, non-unionized staff): * Volunteer Paid On-Call Combination Career Non-Unionized Number of Active Firefighters: * Number of Fire Stations * Section 3: Compensation Structure Compensation Structure Description Optional Do your firefighters recieve compensation? * Yes No If 'yes' which compensation types apply (select all that apply) Hourly wage Per Call Stipend Training Pay Annual Honorarium Points-based System Other (Please Describe)Other (Please Describe) Section 4: Base Pay for Firefighters Base Pay for Firefighters Description / Summary Optional Per Call. (Please specify dollar amount) Per Hour (emergency response) (Please specify hourly wage) Per Hour Training (Please specify hourly wage) Annual Honorarium (Please specify dollar amount) Section 5: Rank Based Compensation Is there a difference in compensation based on rank? Yes (if 'yes' proceed below) No (if 'no' proceed to Section 6) If 'yes', please list all ranks (including Chief) and corresponding compensation in the format: Position / Rank - $ Dollar Amount Position/ Rank, $$ Position/ Rank, $$ Position/ Rank, $$ Position/ Rank, $$ Position/ Rank, $$ Position/ Rank, $$ Position/ Rank, $$ Position/ Rank, $$ Position/ Rank, $$ Position/ Rank, $$ Position/ Rank, $$ Position/ Rank, $$ Position/ Rank, $$ Section 6: Stand By/ On-Call Compensation Stand By/On-Call Compensation Description Optional Do firefighters receive compensation for standby/on-call shifts * Yes No If 'yes' what is the rate and schedule? If 'yes' please feel free to upload rate and schedule documents Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum file size: 10.24MB Section 7: Benefits and Incentives Benefits and Incentives Description Optional Are any of the following benefits offered? (check all that apply) Group insurance (Health/Dental) Retirement/Pension Contributions Paid Training/Certifications Uniform/Equipment Allowance Education Reimbursement Wellness/Fitness Programs OtherOther Are bonuses or incentives given for years of service, response rates, or certifications? Yes No If 'yes' please describe: Section 8: Challenges and Feedback Describe Your Primary Challenges Optional Do you believe current compensation levels are adequate for recruitment and retention? Yes No Somewhat What challenges has your department faced related to firefighter compensation? Budget Constraints Community Expectations OtherOther Thank you for completing this survey! Are there any additional comments or suggestions you would like to convey? Upload any additional Policies or Procedures related to compensation you would like to share: File Upload Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum file size: 10.24MB Submit If you are human, leave this field blank.
