Firefighter

City of Eagan•City of Eagan, MN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Eagan is hiring full-time Firefighters for its Firefighter pool. Firefighters respond to fire and emergency medical calls, rescue and assist people in danger, extinguish fires, and perform salvage and equipment-readiness work. The role also includes maintaining facilities and equipment, participating in fire prevention and community education, inspecting buildings and hydrants, completing reports, and maintaining emergency-response skills through training. Firefighters work 24-hour shifts on a 56-hour-per-week schedule and serve alongside the Eagan Fire Department’s 47 firefighters across three stations, responding to more than 7,200 calls annually. The department emphasizes advanced training, education, professional development, leadership opportunities, and staff involvement in department improvements.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Hold a current Minnesota or I.F.S.A.C.-accredited Firefighter II certification.
Hold current National Registry of EMTs certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Hold a valid driver’s license.
Successfully pass criminal background, physical and medical, psychological, and reference checks, and provide requested background information.
Be able to perform the essential position functions under the described working conditions.
Hold a current Minnesota Firefighter license or be able to obtain one by the time of hire.
Obtain current Minnesota or I.F.S.A.C.-accredited Fire Inspector certification before completing probation.
Be able to read fire-protection textbooks, write grammatically correct reports, and speak correctly in public.
Understand and communicate in non-technical written and spoken English.
Meet the described physical demands, including climbing, lifting and carrying equipment, crawling, balancing, walking long distances, and working in protective gear and hazardous environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an EMT or medic.
Experience as a Firefighter.
Post-secondary education in Fire Science or a closely related field.
Certified Minnesota Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO) credential.
Experience with fire and building codes.
Knowledge of engines and general mechanical abilities.
Driving and navigation skills.
Ability to work effectively through stressful situations and follow directions using auditory and comprehension skills.
Professional communication skills with internal and external customers through written, electronic, telephone, and radio channels; ability to convey messages clearly and gather information through listening and observation.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, read graphs, interpret instructions, and use logic to solve concrete problems.

Responsibilities

Respond to fire calls and other emergencies, on or off duty, as directed.
Respond to emergency medical calls and provide aid in accordance with department policy.
Respond to fire alarms, arrive safely with appropriate equipment, and drive and operate department apparatus and equipment.
Rescue people from fires and other emergencies, evacuate occupants, and administer first aid.
Extinguish fires using hoses, ladders, pumps, water streams, other extinguishing agents, ventilation, and related tools and equipment.
Perform salvage operations, including protecting property, removing water and debris, and completing cleanup as directed.
Clean, prepare, inspect, maintain, and assist in repairing fire-related equipment and vehicles; complete checklists and report damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
Maintain department facilities and grounds and perform assigned housekeeping and minor repair duties.
Assist with community outreach, fire prevention, public education, life-safety programming, building inspections, and fire hydrant checks.
Attend training, study fire hazards and response methods, maintain familiarity with city streets and department equipment, and maintain and improve rescue and firefighting skills.
Maintain required EMT skills in accordance with Minnesota law.
Keep a superior officer informed about fire-suppression developments and complete reports and other documents.
Perform other duties as assigned by Fire Department Command Staff.