Firefighter (FT)

Firefighter (FT)

Salary

$26.83 - $35.56 Hourly

Location

Fire Station #2, 5700 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443, MN

Job Type

Regular Full-Time Benefited (56 Hours)

Job Number

2026-00091-SC

Department

Fire

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

8/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

Vacancies

6

Address

Fire Station #2 (Central), 5700 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN

Posting Type

Open to the public

• Description
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Position Summary

The Brooklyn Park Fire Department is actively welcoming applications for full-time firefighter positions.

A firefighter performs hazardous firefighting and rescue tasks under arduous conditions, which require strenuous exertion under Immediate Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) conditions. Firefighters may remove persons from danger and administer emergency medical treatment to ill and injured people. A firefighter will also perform routine duties at a fire station to include cleaning, maintaining, and repairing property and equipment, and training and fire prevention activities. Firefighters will be assigned to work on secondary assignments which may call for special abilities and knowledge attained through experience and training.

Firefighters prioritize building positive relationships through public education, community engagement, and outreach efforts. Firefighters actively host a diverse range of public education events to engage and educate the population of our city. In addition to educating the public, firefighters also assist with pre-planning efforts to maintain familiarity with their community.

Eligibility List: This hiring process will be used to fill current vacancies and to create an eligibility list.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency incidents and performs assigned firefighting and emergency medical tasks in accordance with department, city, and state standards.

• Engages in fire rescue and suppression operations to include pulling hose lines, securing hydrants, overhauling fire scenes, search and rescue, and water pumping operations. Rescue operations to include but not limited to vehicle crashes, extrication, entrapment, and stabilization. Water rescue, elevator operations and any and all other rescue operations.

• Applies Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level skill proficiencies, responding to medical emergencies by administrating Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), providing wound care, taking vital signs, and other treatments as identified.

• Assists Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel as needed, administering appropriate medication, and expertly utilizing medical equipment and tools to ensure patient well-being and safety.

• Completes all required reports utilizing assigned computerized record and reporting programs per department and city policy.

• Participates in the exchange of information at shift change and in crew meetings, as necessary.

• Provides excellent service to the community and promotes a positive, professional image of the department at all times.

• Develops and maintains positive, effective working relationships with all department employees, city employees, other agencies, and the community.

• May serve as an interim officer in the absence of an appointed officer, making informed decisions on all scenes. Provide accurate scene size ups and initial operations decisions and communicate effectively and clearly over the radio to ensure coordinated and efficient response.

• Perform vehicle and equipment maintenance.

• Performs routine maintenance of apparatus, vehicles, equipment, grounds, and buildings to assure that they are in a continual state of readiness and safety, in accordance with applicable standards and department policies and procedures. Assures apparatus, vehicles, equipment, grounds and buildings are clean, maintained, and in a constant state of readiness.

• Operates, maintains, and performs preventive maintenance checks on emergency vehicles, including fire apparatus, watercraft, and ATV s, ensuring their readiness and functionality in various weather conditions at any time of day or night.

• Performs maintenance checks as well as demonstrates proficiency with all EMS equipment and tools as well as fire rescue equipment and tools encompassing extrication and stabilization equipment, saws, fire suppression equipment, ladders, and other essential items to ensure effective, efficient, and safe emergency response.

• Drives and operates department apparatus in accordance with applicable state laws and department policies and procedures.

• Maintains fire station by cleaning and performing regular checks to ensure stations are stocked and operational. Identify equipment failures or faults and uphold station cleanliness inside and out as well as station security and safety.

• Participate in training and education.

• Attends training, pre-fire planning, emergency medical treatment, fire suppression, operation of equipment, public education, fire prevention, maintenance/testing activities and other duties as may be assigned.

• Participates in drills and attends classes and hands-on training in firefighting, emergency medical care, hazmat, maintenance, administration, disease control, physical fitness, and other required classes.

• Engages in, plans, or leads public education and safety events. Educate on health and fire safety. Engage with the public to address queries and ensure fire and medical safety in the community as well as conducting pre-plans on buildings in service area.

• Assist community members with fire alarms and smoke/CO detectors, identifying hazards, ensuring code compliance.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience

No previous firefighter experience required

Licenses/Certifications

• IFSAC and/or ProBoard certified as Firefighter I and Firefighter II with Hazardous Materials Operations
• Licensed by the State of Minnesota as a firefighter, or the ability obtain licensing at the time of appointment (Minnesota Statute 299N)
• Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic
• Valid, unrestricted drivers license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of fire department organizational structure, techniques, and processes
• Knowledge of purpose and use of various tools, equipment and apparatus used in fire suppression
• Knowledge of fire prevention topics and inspection activities
• Knowledge of street names and locations within the department service areas
• Knowledge and understanding of department rules, policies and procedures as it pertains to operations of the department and city rules and regulations
• Skills required should include fire suppression principles, methods, techniques, and practices
• Skillfully embrace and engage in cultural shift toward continuous improvement
• Skillfully present information, in one-on-one and small group situations, to the public and other members of the organization
• Skills to include performing the physical requirements of the position
• Skills must include service that meets or exceeds customer expectations and satisfaction
• Ability to deliver emergency medical care per NREMT standards
• Ability to work in the Incident Management System during emergency operations
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, routine correspondence, and the ability to write basic reports
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to work and be productive in a team environment
• Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, and understanding in the course of work duties and the citys cultural diversity goals
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion

Desired Qualifications

• Associates degree in fire science, fire protection systems, public administration/management, public safety, higher education, or related field
• IFSAC and/or ProBoard certified Fire Apparatus Operator and/or related experience driving, operating, and pumping fire apparatus
• Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) - Paramedic certification
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao, or Vietnamese language(s)

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully perform the essential duties.

• Possible exposure to hazardous equipment, hazardous contaminants, hot or very cold temperatures
• Regular exposure to hazardous situations and conditions
• Required to drive a vehicle, walk, speak intelligibly, hear, stand, frequently sit, use hands to handle or feel, firmly grasp, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, twist, lift, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and perform repetitive motions
• Requires the regular lifting/moving of 25-50 pounds, occasionally one hundred pounds or more, may be necessary to lift/drag a victim
• Must have specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be physically capable of completing a physical ability test on an ongoing basis
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which weighs approximately twenty-five (25) pounds, and wearing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) which weighs approximately twenty-five (25) pounds

Background

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Brooklyn Park and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Union Local 5031.

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision, Values and Goals

Additional Information

Department/Division: Fire Department

Anticipated Work Schedule: Full-time, non-exempt, union position with a 24-hour shift schedule. All new employees will complete an initial onboarding phase working a traditional 40-hour week. Once onboarding requirements are met, employees will transition to the 24-hour shift rotation.

Anticipated Hiring Wage (based on a 2,912 work schedule)

The current salary range is $26.83- $35.56 per hour.

Wages are based on the 2025 contract and a 2,912 shift schedule.

Vacation Time

Firefighters will receive 72 hours front-loaded vacation time based on prior experience, training, and education.

Sick Time

Firefighters will receive 72 hours of banked sick leave which can be used right away.

Holidays

Firefighters assigned to a 2,912 schedule receive a bank of 156 holiday hours annually. New hires will receive a prorated balance based on the remaining number of holidays in the current year.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at humanresources@brooklynpark.org.

Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:

Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval

Health Insurance:

• Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
• Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates

Disability Insurance

• Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• Decreasing Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.

Seasonal/Temporary employees

• Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.

01

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Degree in unrelated field
• None

02

Are you IFSAC and/or ProBoard certified as a Firefighter I and Firefighter II with Hazardous Materials Operations and a nationally certified EMT?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently licensed by the State of Minnesota as a firefighter, or have the ability obtain licensing at the time of appointment (Minnesota Statute 299N)?

• Yes
• No

04

I have attached current copies of the following required job-related certifications for application review: PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted without the necessary certifications may not be considered.

• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (Note: Please attach your certification card showing the expiration date)
• IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter I and II
• IFSAC or ProBoard Hazardous Materials Operations

05

List any specialized certifications or credentials, that you hold. (Optional/300 words or less).

06

Are you IFSAC and/or ProBoard certified as Fire Apparatus Operator? (Not required)

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a current and valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you received discipline which resulted in the loss of pay, benefits or termination within the last five years?

• Yes
• No

09

Please explain why you are interested in this position. (300 words or less)

10

What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park?

• None apply
• Current Brooklyn Park Resident
• Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
• Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park
• BrookLynk Alumni
• Other

11

If you listed other, please explain your connection to Brooklyn Park.

12

Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages? (Check all that apply)

• Spanish
• Hmong
• Russian
• Somali
• Vietnamese
• Lao
• None of the Above

Required Question

Employer City of Brooklyn Park

Address 5200 85th Avenue N

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443

Phone 763-493-8016

Website http://www.brooklynpark.org