Fridley Fridley

Overview

Paid, On-Call Firefighter (Recruit or Experienced) – City of Fridley, Minnesota

Date:
September 11, 2025

Department/Division:
Public Safety - Fire Division

Grade: 555
• FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Position Title:

Paid-On-Call Firefighter (Recruit or Experienced)

Position Reports And Is Accountable To: ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION — We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. City staff focus on the core values of being responsive, driven and friendly.

This paid, on-call position responds to fire, hazmat, rescue, medical, and other emergency incidents, participates in training and maintenance activities, and provides fire safety education training and community relations to the public.

• Respond to emergency incidents within assigned district and during scheduled periods, meeting minimum participation requirements.
• Perform firefighting activities in accordance with NFPA Standards, including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing suppression, ventilation and overhaul tasks.
• Perform activities related to technical rescue, emergency medical, and hazardous materials response.
• Participates in required weekly drills, department meetings, committee and community activities, and other required training activities and meets minimum participation and competency verification requirements.
• Serve on standby crew and/or duty crew as assigned.
• Participates in the general maintenance of department facilities and equipment in accordance with department procedures, such as clean and wash station facilities and equipment; care for grounds around station; wash, hang and dry hose; wash, clean, inspect and maintain test apparatus and equipment.
• Participate in and make presentations of department programs/activities to individuals, groups in the community on safety, medical and fire prevention topics.

• All other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Within 24 months of start date, successfully complete training and obtain certification as an Emergency Medical Responder, Firefighter I, Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials Operational level. (Preference will be given to those who have completed Firefighter I, Firefighter II, EMT, or Hazmat certifications.)
• Perform all physical duties normally expected of a firefighter. Shall meet medical requirements as established by the fire department physician and NFPA Standard 1582, medical and physical fitness standards. Shall comply with OSHA respirator requirements on an annual basis. Shall successfully pass an interview process, medical exam, physical agility exam, psychological exam, drug test and criminal background/reference check.
• Must not have a psychological aversion to heights, water or confined space.
• Possession of a valid Minnesota Driver's License by date of hire with no restrictions and good driving history.
• Possess or have immediately available a licensed motor vehicle to drive to his/her assigned fire station, if driving is necessary to meet the department response time requirement.
• Must reside within 5 (five) Miles to one of the two fire stations.

• Current Minnesota EMSRB certified Emergency Medical Technician.
• Current Minnesota Fire Service Certification as Firefighter I
• Current Minnesota Fire Service Certification as Firefighter II
• Current NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations Level Certification

• Operations, services and activities of the Fridley Fire Department.
• Ability to learn, understand and carry out rules, regulations, principles, practices, and methods of comprehensive fire suppression, prevention, and other emergency services.
• Demonstrate a high level of mechanical aptitude and operate equipment, which includes but is not limited to hand tools, power tools, light and heavy equipment, fire pumps, aerial ladders, and boats. Operate all fire department vehicles, including cars, trucks, and fire apparatus.
• Ability to read and understand written materials such as operating manuals, textbooks, and safety instructions.
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