From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Dionne Anglin · · 50s
Fort Worth Firefighters Get Pay Raise
Fort Worth firefighters and paramedics secure 5% pay raise through new city contract.
In brief
Fort Worth firefighters and paramedics secure 5% pay raise through new city contract. Fort Worth firefighters and first responders receive 5% pay raise starting 2027 under new city contract. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
New Contract Approved
Fort Worth City Council approved a new fire department contract on Tuesday.
5% Pay Raise
Firefighters and first responders get 5% pay raise starting 2027.
Market Raises
Additional raises based on worker classification will follow in next three years.
No Staffing Cuts
Fire department keeps all staff after adding 400 new employees in 2025.
Union Says Good Deal
Fire union president says contract benefits both city and fire department.
Councilmember Praises
City councilmember calls contract one of best seen in city history.
What to remember
Fort Worth firefighters and first responders receive 5% pay raise starting 2027 under new city contract.
