Firefighter Trainee

The Firefighter Trainee position is intended for individuals who are beginning their career in fire service who have not yet obtained all the certifications required to become a Firefighter/Paramedic. As a Firefighter Trainee, you will receive the training and hands‑on experience needed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to protect life and property, perform firefighting and rescue operations, and respond to emergency medical calls.

We take care of you with a strengths‑based culture of support and development and a total rewards package. Our department has a very active health and wellness program to support our members to include physical and emotional wellness.

Burnsville Fire is a full‑time career department that responds to all hazards and provides advanced life support emergency medical service transport capability to our community. Our 55‑member department operates out of two fire stations, is ready to serve at a moment's notice, and actively engages with the community to reduce risk and increase safety awareness.

This role is full‑time. Firefighter Trainees will have up to 24 months to successfully obtain all the certifications required to transition into the Firefighter/Paramedic role. Learn more about the Firefighter Trainee position here. For additional information, visit our website.

• Quickly and safely responding to emergencies with proper equipment.
• Performing fire and rescue skills as trained and within their current qualifications.

• Attends training sessions, studies material on fire hazards and firefighting or rescue methods.
• Maintains familiarity with city streets and all department equipment.

• Renders aid to victim(s) as required in accordance with department policy.
• Maintains all paramedic skills in accordance with all regulations.

Option 1:

• Firefighter I & II Certifications (Pro Board or IFSAC)
• Completion of a HAZMAT Operations class compliant with NFPA 472 or 1072
• Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic or Advanced Certification (Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services and National Registry of EMTs)
• Valid driver’s license
• Completion of NIMS IS-100, IS-200, and IS-700 (Complete the classes here)

OR

Option 2:

• Current Paramedic Certification (Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services and National Registry of EMTs)
• Valid driver’s license
• Completion of NIMS IS-100, IS-200, and IS-700 (Complete the classes here)

• 02/09-02/25 – Application Period
• 2/17 – Information Session at FS 1, 1:00 p.m. (RSVP to Tracy.
  
  Simpson)
• Week of 3/9 – First‑Round Interviews
• Week of 3/23 – Final Interviews