Firefighter Job Saint Louis Park area,Minnesota USA,Government

Responsible for protecting life and property from the hazards of fire and other emergencies. Apply fire suppression methods to control and stop property damage, save lives through rescue from fire or other hazardous environments, perform safety inspections, and provide public fire safety education. Respond to emergency calls and provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured. Respond to other types of call back emergencies and disasters that may occur in the community.

May be required to assist neighboring communities as assigned.

Applicants are responsible for uploading documentation supporting all experience, certifications, training, education, and other qualifications for which they are requesting credit. Qualifications that cannot be verified from the application materials may not receive credit.

Estimated hiring timeline:

Written test and recorded virtual interview:
October 9–19, 2026, with all online components due by 5:00 p.m. October 19 In-person interviews:
November 9 and 10, 2026

1. Respond to fire alarms and other emergency calls, extinguish or control fires, or other hazards as a member of a team, under the supervision of a superior officer within the chain of command.

Select, drag, lift, and carry hose and nozzle depending on type and size of fire, and apply a stream of water or chemicals onto fire.
Position, raise, and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to rescue individuals from burning structures and emergency situations.
Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using an ax, sledgehammer, chisel, crowbar, battering ram, power saw, or power equipment.
Protect property from water and smoke by use of positive or negative pressure ventilation, waterproof salvage covers, property removal, smoke ejectors and blowers.
Administer emergency medical care to injured persons and those overcome by fire and smoke.
Communicate during emergencies in a calm, descriptive, and articulate manner, using portable two-way radios or person to person voice communications.
Wear and use appropriate protective clothing and equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

2. Conduct fire prevention inspections and pre-fire planning of commercial buildings as part of a team under the supervision of superior officer.

Knowledgeable of fire and building codes to recognize possible violations.
Inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
Prepare and issue inspection forms to building owners/occupants listing fire code violations to be corrected.
Participate in pre-fire planning of target hazards within the jurisdiction by inspecting, developing or updating building layout cards, and planning for possible future firefighting operations.
Participate in public education demonstrations, expositions, and presentations.

3. Maintain fire apparatus, equipment, stations, and grounds as part of a team, following department procedures, under the supervision of a superior officer.

Perform assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, stations, equipment, grounds and hydrants.
Conduct tests on equipment as required.
Maintain appropriate maintenance records.

4. Attend regular and assigned training sessions to maintain and upgrade firefighting skills.

Participate in drills, demonstrations and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance, emergency medical procedures, fire prevention, rescue techniques, and firefighting techniques.

5. Perform as driver/operator of fire apparatus under supervision of superior officer.

Drive and operate all fire fighting vehicles and all equipment in a safe and proper manner following department procedures and regulations.
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