Firefighter

Job Description

Firefighter: Take the Next Step in Your Career with Eagan Fire! The City of Eagan is thrilled to announce the opening of our full-time Firefighter pool, inviting dedicated individuals to become a vital part of our dynamic and inclusive team. At Eagan, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer careers that make a real difference in the lives of our community members. The recruitment timeline will be posted on Monday, November 9, 2026. Who We're Looking For We’re seeking individuals who demonstrate strong character, integrity, dependability, and commitment to teamwork. Individuals who are service-minded, perform well under pressure, take pride in their work, and are committed to serving their community and supporting their fellow firefighters will thrive in our organization.

Compensation & Lateral Placement

• Anticipated Firefighter Hourly Hiring Range: $29.643–$35.957 per hour, reflecting the standard 56-hour work schedule.
• Lateral placement based on years of service as a full-time firefighter
• Paramedic and educational stipend

Time Off & Schedule

• 40 hours of vacation available immediately
• 120 hours (15 days) annually after accrual begins
• Sick accrual and holiday pay
• 24-hour shifts, 56-hours per week
• On-duty workout time to support firefighter wellness

The Eagan Difference The Eagan Fire Department responds to more than 7,200 calls annually from three modern fire stations staffed by 47 dedicated firefighters. You'll gain meaningful experience serving a growing community while working alongside a highly engaged and supportive team.

Our department is committed to:

• Supporting our firefighters
• Investing in advanced training, education, and professional development
• Providing opportunities for increased involvement and leadership at all levels
• Empowering personnel to help shape department training, equipment purchases, technology initiatives, and operational improvements
• Maintaining state-of-the-art equipment and resources to support operational excellence

Specialty Opportunities

• Ice Rescue • EMS Instructor • Training Instructor • SWAT Medic • Community Risk Reduction • Technical Rescue • Special Operations • Peer Support • Public Education • Department Committees

Application Process Applications are accepted online. Please upload all required certifications to your NeoGov profile by the application deadline or submit them to Human Resources at hrjobs@eaganmn.gov.

Apply today! All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview via our VidCruiter platform. Invitations will be sent out upon application submission and review, and candidates will have three (3) days to submit their responses.

Essential Position Functions

• Respond on or off duty to fire calls and/or emergencies as directed.
• Respond to emergency medical calls, render aid to victim(s) as required in accordance with department policy.
• Respond to fire alarms. Involves getting to the scene with proper equipment quickly and safely. Includes driving and operating all apparatus and equipment. Conducts themselves in a safe and efficient manner.
• Rescue individuals from fires and other emergency situations. Evacuates occupants of burning structures and assists them to safety. Administers first aid to injured persons as required.
• Extinguish fires. Place hoses and ladders, operate pumps, direct streams of water, use other extinguishing agents as appropriate, ventilate structures by opening windows or cutting holes, etc. Operate aerial ladders, fire extinguishers, bars, axes, etc., as needed. Involves working inside, outside, and on top of burning and smoke-filled structures.
• Perform salvage operations. May include placing tarps, removing excess water, shoveling out debris, sometimes patching windows and holes, and performing other clean-up as directed.
• Clean up and prepare equipment. Includes refueling vehicles, refilling water tanks, recharging air tanks and extinguishes, washing trucks and hand tools, drying and reloading hoses, and other work needed to return vehicles and equipment to ready status.
• Assist in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing, as necessary, all fire related equipment daily. Complete proper check lists and report damaged and improperly functioning equipment.
• Maintain facilities and perform housekeeping duties as directed. Includes building and grounds maintenance, sweeping and washing floors and walls, cleaning common areas, and performing minor repairs as needed and assigned.
• Assist in community outreach, fire prevention and public education and life safety programming duties as assigned.
• Assist with regular inspection of commercial and public buildings for fire and life safety code compliance.
• Check fire hydrants as directed. Assist with fire prevention education, etc.
• Maintain and improve rescue and Firefighting skills. Attend training sessions, studies material on fire hazards and Firefighting or rescue methods and maintains familiarity with city streets and all department equipment.
• Emergency Medical Technician - shall maintain all related skill levels in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.
• Keep a superior officer advised of fire suppression developments and perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for completing reports and other documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Fire Department Command Staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Minnesota / I.F.S.A.C Accredited Firefighter II certification.
• Must have a current and valid Emergency Medical Technician certification from National Registry of EMT’s.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Successfully complete and pass criminal background check, physical and medical exams, psychological exam, and reference check.
• Must supply background information as requested.
• Must be able to perform essential position functions under the working conditions as described.
• Current licensed Firefighter in the State of Minnesota or the ability to become a licensed Firefighter in the State of Minnesota at time of hire.
• Current Minnesota or I.F.S.A.C Accredited Fire Inspector prior to completion of probation.
• Capable of reading fire protection textbooks, writing reports with proper grammar and speaking correctly in public. Knows English grammar and vocabulary of over 5,000 words; ability to understand and communicate using non-technical written or spoken English.

Things that may help you be successful in this role

• Experience as an EMT or medic.
• Experience as a Firefighter.
• Post-secondary education in Fire Science or closely related field.
• Certified Minnesota Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO).
• Experience with fire and building codes.

Knowledge of:

• Engines and have general mechanical abilities.

Skills in:

• Driving and navigation.
• Effectively working through stressful situations.
• Auditory and comprehension skills to follow directions.

Ability to:

• Communicate professionally and responsibly with both internal and external customers with a variety of written, electronic, telephonic and radio mediums.
• Must be able to convey messages quickly and clearly, while also being a good listener and observer to gather vital information.
• Ability to multiply, divide, use fractions and read graphs.
• Must be able to interpret instructions and use logic to solve concrete problems.

Physical RequirementsThe physical demands here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Be able to step up into/on truck with a maximum height of 30".
• Be able to reach up to the maximum of 88" and 36" deep.
• Be able to climb up the back and on the top of the fire truck and balance self along a 15" span.
• Be able to climb several flights of stairs, 35' to 45' ladders.
• Be able to balance self while handling weighted equipment in a burning and smoke-filled structure.
• Be able to lift or carry equipment from floor to overhead.
• Be able to kneel/crouch balanced without support.
• Be able to crawl about on hands and knees with weight on your back.
• Be able to push/pull objects using total body movements (forces up to 18 pounds required for basic equipment).
• Be able to walk long distances (over 100 yards at one time).
• Need good grip strength with gloves to handle tools requiring torquing, pounding, and jerky motions with hands.
• Handle equipment, injured people, and gauges.
• Be able to move around with 55 pounds weighted gear and a variety of weighted equipment or an injured person.
• Have good visual acuity to read gauges.
• Have quick reflexes.
• Not be claustrophobic or have a fear of heights or cramped quarters.
• Maintenance of grounds which includes, but is not limited to, shoveling, snow blowing, and watering.

Working Conditions

• FLSA non-exempt position. Scheduled to work 24-hour shifts.
• Non-skid floor surfaces and handles in ambulance and fire trucks
• Work in confined spaces
• Work in and around burning and smoke-filled structures
• Varied outside temperatures
• Work in unprotected heights
• Work around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards
• Work around noise
• Working around moving objects and people
• Vibration
• Hazardous waste
• Odors/toxic fumes
• Lung/skin irritants
• Wet/damp surfaces
• Slippery surfaces in garage after washing vehicles daily
• Garage heated but not air conditioned
• Infectious diseases, needles, body fluids, blood borne pathogens
• Uneven surfaces

Benefits

Why choose the City of Eagan? We love to work hard and play hard! We have supportive leadership and a known culture of teamwork. Current employees have said they like working for #TeamEagan because of the strong connection to the Community, great benefits, access to nature, and it’s a place that being respectful is the norm – people are just nice!

What are the benefit offerings? For detailed plan information please visit our Benefits Website at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofeagan/home/.

Benefits

• Medical – Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
• Dental – Health Partners
• Basic Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability
• Voluntarily Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Vision
• Legal Services
• Flexible Spending (medical and dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount programs

Retirement and Medical Savings Options

• Retirement Investment opportunities through MissionSquare Retirement and Minnesota State Retirement System
• PERA Pension
• Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)

Leave accruals

• Vacation accrues at a rate that equates to 3-weeks per year, with opportunities to accrue more after 10 years of employment
• Opportunities to purchase up to 40 hours of vacation, earn PTO for wellness incentives, convert sick time to vacation, volunteer hours, etc.
• Sick and safe leave will be accrued on a per pay period basis at the rate of one working day each calendar month

If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources at hrjobs@eaganmn.gov.