What is the reason you chose to work in the fire service?
Pay
Schedule
Retirement Plan
Healthcare
What retirement plan are you looking for from your employer?
401K (Defined Contribution)
Pension (Defined Benefit)
Hybrid
I have no preference
Do you have a family member in the fire service?
Yes
No
Which would you perfer?
Opportunity for quick advancement to higher ranks
Ample time working in each rank
What is more likely?
I may work at multiple departments until i find the benefits and environment that suits me best
I will stay at just one department
What is your opinion of work hours?
I plan on working only my scheduled days. Days off are important to me.
I plan on working overtime to increase my paychecks.
What type of department are you looking for?
I want a big department with multiple stations
I want to work at a smaller department
What is your opinion of being in a Union?
I am very proud to be in a Union one day
I am not a fan of Unions
Which department would you choose to work at?
Higher pay but no healthcare in retirement
Lower pay but you have health insurance in retirement
Which department would you choose to work at?
Higher pay but a 401k retirement plan
Lower pay but a pension in retirement
Thank you!
We appreciate you participating in our research survey!
