Airport Firefighter Information Session

AIRPORT FIRE FIGHTER INFORMATION SESSIONS

In preparation for an upcoming Airport Fire Fighter recruitment process, the Metropolitan Airports Commission is hosting three Airport Fire Fighter Information Sessions. Guests will learn about the Airport Fire Department, the Airport Fire Fighter position, gain valuable tips for successfully completing the application, and receive important tips on the testing and interview process.

The Airport Fire Fighter position will be posted from September 8, 2026, to October 5, 2026. Our fire fighters are full-time, regular status employees who are stationed at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

will be held in person and virtually on the dates listed below. We kindly request that you register if you plan to attend one of these sessions, due to limited parking availability.

• Thursday, September 17: 3:00 p.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, September 26: 9:00 a.m.
  
  - 11:00 a.m.
• Monday, September 28: 10:00 a.m.
  
  - 12:00 p.m.

• Annual Salary including the FLSA and Holiday Value Pay (2026): $107,833 - $123,595
• The collective bargaining agreement provides a 3.00% wage increase effective January 1, 2027.

at one of the upcoming Airport Fire Fighter Information Sessions to learn more about our team and what sets us apart!

Airport Fire Fighters respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents which include the provision of medical, fire suppression, and rescue services. Services rendered may be on-airport, off-airport, and in conjunction with other departments through mutual-aid agreements. Airport fire fighters may also participate in public education programs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years fire fighter work experience (Full-time, part-time, paid on-call, volunteer, or military).
• Valid government issued driver’s license that is unrestricted except for corrective lenses.
• Current MN Board of Fire Fighter Training and Education (MBFTE) Fire Fighter License. If no MBFTE license, must obtain within 90 days of appointment.
• Completion of a HAZMAT Operations level course, NFPA 472 Hazmat Operations Level Certification, or equivalent as determined by the Airport Fire Department.
• Current Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board (MFSCB) Fire Fighter II, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Fire Fighter II certification, or Pro Board Fire Fighter II Certification.
• Current National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification. In lieu of the NREMT, must have a current Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulation Board (EMSRB) EMT Certification and successfully obtain a National Registry EMT within one year of appointment.
• Clear and articulate written and oral communication skills.
• Operating telephone service.

• Associate Degree in Fire Protection or Fire Science.
• Completion of Fire Protection or Fire Science Technical Certificate (40-60 Credits).
• Completion of two or more year’s post-secondary education.
• IFSAC Airport Fire Fighter Certification, or Pro Board Airport Fire Fighter Certification
• Two or more years of ARFF work experience at a military base or Part 139 airport.