Oak Ridge fire pay plan raises baseline, adds step for hazmat certification

May 20, 2025

The city presented a multi-tier firefighter pay structure that raises starting pay, adds intermediate steps for AEMT/paramedic progression and grants a retroactive 2% step for hazmat-certified firefighters starting July 1.

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City staff and fire leadership presented a multi-tier pay plan for Oak Ridge Fire Department personnel that raises starting pay and creates new pay bands tied to certifications.

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