Airport Firefighter Information Session

Airport Firefighter Information Session

Salary

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Location

Airport Fire Department - Station 1, 6920 34th Avenue So., Minneapolis, MN

Job Type

Job Fair

Job Number

2026AFDINFOSession

Division

Management & Operations

Department

Fire

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/8/2026 3:00 PM Central

MN Data Practices

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) collects information from applicants for the purposes of determining employment suitability. By providing information, MAC will use the information to determine employment suitability. Applicants are not legally required to provide the requested information. However, information not provided, other than race, gender, or disability, may prevent MAC from being able to consider the application or determine the applicants suitability for the position. The information collected may be classified as public or private data under the MGDPA. "Public" means that data is available upon request. "Private" means the data is only available to the person the information is about, and to those who must see it in the course of conducting MAC business and as otherwise provided for by law. If the applicant becomes a MAC employee, then some of the collected information is required to be shared with a representative union.

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Position Summary

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.

INFORMATION SESSIONS 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.

Please RSVP using this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/uDN10CTVDD

INFORMATION SESSION DATES:

• 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.

AIRPORT FIRE FIGHTER SALARY RATES

• 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.

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

Position Description

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.

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• 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 ProBoard 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.

Desirable Requirements

• 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 ProBoard Airport Fire Fighter Certification
• Two or more years of ARFF work experience at a military base or Part 139 airport.

Other Information

Your health. Your time. Your future. Good pay is only the beginning.

See the many and generous benefits the Metropolitan Airports Commission offers to employees.

Employer Metropolitan Airports Commission

Address 6040 28th Avenue South

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55450

Phone 612-726-8100

Website https://metroairports.org/