Fire Technician

City of Minnetonka • Minnetonka, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Technician protects life and property through rapid, effective emergency response, rescue, firefighting, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical assistance. The position combines emergency response duties with inspection, maintenance, and management of fire department assets, and participation in community outreach. Employees may be assigned to a 24-hour Firefighter or Driver/Operator shift (56-hour work week/2,912 annual hours) or a secondary 40-hour Technician schedule (40-hour work week/2,080 annual hours), and may supplement duty crew shifts as needed.

The role maintains fire apparatus, equipment, and facilities in a constant state of readiness; organizes and documents inspection and maintenance; coordinates work performed by outside vendors; assists with personal protective equipment maintenance and annual fleet testing; and supports fire prevention and life-safety education. Station duties include snow removal, housekeeping, and grounds maintenance. The position also participates in department training and follows department policies, procedures, and safety practices.

The hiring process includes an initial assessment with a fire technician exam, panel interview, and EMS skills scenario; a three-hour ride-along; and a Chiefs’ Interview. The listed start date is March 26, 2027, for Fire Academy Day One. The academy schedule is 40-hour weeks, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Hold a valid state-issued driver’s license with no restrictions other than corrective lenses.
• Hold current IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter II certification by date of hire.
• Hold Emergency Medical Technician certification or higher, with Minnesota OEMS certification, by date of hire.
• Hold IFSAC or Pro Board Hazardous Materials Operations certification by date of hire.
• Hold a valid Minnesota firefighter license under Minnesota Statute 299N.05 or obtain the required certification by date of hire.
• Successfully complete a thorough background check.
• Successfully complete the fire department-sponsored pre-membership physical examination, psychological test, pulmonary function test, and physical agility test.
• Demonstrate commitment to and belief in the organization’s shared values.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls with appropriate protective equipment, providing fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency medical assistance.
• Maintain and operate department apparatus, equipment, and facilities in a constant state of readiness.
• Work assigned 24-hour Firefighter or Driver/Operator shifts, or a secondary 40-hour Technician schedule, and supplement duty crew shifts as needed.
• Follow department policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Participate in training to maintain and upgrade fire, rescue, and medical skills.
• Organize, schedule, and keep accurate, complete records of inspection and maintenance activities, including work by public works staff and outside vendors.
• Recommend policy and procedure changes to improve apparatus and equipment performance.
• Organize, schedule, and perform periodic maintenance on fire apparatus, equipment, and facilities, including factory-authorized SCBA work.
• Coordinate inspection and maintenance activities performed by outside vendors.
• Assist firefighters with cleaning and maintaining personal protective equipment.
• Support fleet management during annual testing of pumps, ladders, and hose.
• Support fire prevention activities, including outreach programs, life-safety education, and setting up and maintaining displays.
• Perform snow removal, housekeeping, and grounds maintenance at fire stations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee and family healthcare coverage; additional health and dental information is available upon request.
• Voluntary disability benefits and flexible healthcare spending accounts.
• Retirement plan through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA), police and fire program.
• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay under the applicable Labor Agreement.
• Education, development, and training opportunities; employee funding may be available through employee education compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED