Firefighter - Paid-On-Call

Firefighter - Paid-On-Call

Salary

$12.76 Hourly

Location

City of Maple Grove, 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove 55369, MN

Job Type

Part time On-Call Firefighter

Job Number

2026-00047

Department

Fire

Division

Operations

Opening Date

05/20/2026

Closing Date

7/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Summary

About Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove is a forward-thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 70,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 250 benefit-earning employees, 500+ part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation, and many other important public services to a growing community.

The Position

Have you always wanted to serve your community as a firefighter? Now's your opportunity to join the Maple Grove Fire Department as a Paid-On-Call Firefighter. Make a difference by responding to fire, hazmat, rescue, medical, and other emergency incidents while helping protect the people and neighborhoods of Maple Grove. Enjoy interacting and building relationships with community members through education on fire prevention and safety.

No experience, no problem! We will help guide your training and certifications to prepare you for the job and help you progress from an apprentice to a full firefighter. Take a look at the positions below, and see the different options available to you based on your experience level. The hours for this position are varied and include scheduled and on-call hours.

Learn more about the position by clicking HERE.

• Reference checks will be conducted upon application submittal*

TENTATIVE HIRING TIMELINE

• Subject to change*

Application window closes- July 24 11:59PM

Review of applications- June/July

Interview process- July/August

Offer/Background - August

Medical/psychological screen- August/September

Final Offers - September/October

INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS

We highly encourage you to attend one of the below informational meetings.

Reserve your spot here!

Monday, June 1 | 7 p.m. | Fire Station 1, 6880 Hemlock Lane

Monday, June 22 | 7 p.m. | Fire Station 3, 9875 Zachary Lane

Tuesday, June 30 | 7 p.m. | Fire Station 4, 8925 Lawndale Lane

Thursday, July 9 | 7 p.m. | Fire Station 5, 6900 Maple Grove Parkway

Monday, July 20 | 7 p.m. | Fire Station 2, 13450 Maple Knoll Way

POSITION OPTIONS & SALARY

Apprentice Firefighter - $12.76

Applicants with no training or experience who do not possess the minimum certifications start as an Apprentice Firefighter (part-time/on-call) while completing training provided by the Maple Grove Fire Department. Minimum certifications must be completed within two years of being hired. Maple Grove Fire Department pays for the required training and time spent attending the training.

Firefighters - $20.18

Applicants who have completed an 18-month probationary period become regular Firefighters (part-time/on-call) with the Maple Grove Fire Department.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency incidents within assigned district in accordance with minimum participation requirements.
• Participates in fire prevention and safety education activities as assigned.
• Participates in scheduled drills, and other required training activities, and meets minimum participation and competency verification requirements.
• Participates in station and apparatus maintenance activities.
• Serves on standby crew and/or duty crew as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications

Need to have:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Minnesota Drivers License free of restrictions or suspensions and/or reckless driving behavior.
• Must be a Maple Grove resident or live within a 5 minute drive time (Approved by Fire Administration) to a Maple Grove Fire Station AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. Check response time here: Response time map

Nice to have:

• Experience in firefighting, rescue, EMS, or other public safety responder experience.
• Advanced certification in firefighting, rescue, response to hazardous materials incidents, or in provision of emergency medical care.
• State of Minnesota Firefighter License.

Supplemental Information

• APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL TO BE CONSIDERED.

Click here for more information on the timeline and recruitment.

Contact 763-494-6300 for benefits information.

01

This application must be completed in its entirety; any unfinished applications will not be considered. A resume does not take place of an incomplete application.

• I have read the above and understand I need to complete the application in full.

02

Three professional references that are either current or former supervisors must be listed. (Friends and family will not be considered as references)

• I understand I must list three professional references that are either current or former supervisors, and may be contacted upon applying.

03

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have or have the ability to obtain a valid, unrestricted Minnesota drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you a Maple Grove resident, or do you live within a five-minute drive time (approved by fire administration) of a Maple Grove Fire Station? AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

• Yes, I am a Maple Grove Resident
• I am not a Maple Grove Resident, but live within a five minute drive time to a station.
• Neither.

07

Do you have any previous experience as a firefighter or other public safety emergency responder?

• No previous experience
• Yes- Full-time Firefighter
• Yes- Paid-on-call Firefighter
• Yes- Other

08

Please indicate any languages from the list below that you can speak at a conversational level or higher.

• American Sign Language
• Hmong
• Russian
• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer City of Maple Grove

Address 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway

Maple Grove, Minnesota, 55369

Phone 763-494-6015

Website http://maplegrovemn.gov