Paid On-Call Firefighter

City of Lino Lakes • Lino Lakes, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Team! The City of Lino Lakes (pop. 21,399) is a growing outer ring suburb only 20 minutes from St. Paul and Minneapolis. The city has direct access to numerous parks, trails, and other outdoor activities. The Fire Department is strongly supported by the community and fosters this relationship by protecting life and property through fire suppression, medical aid, public education, inspections, and other fire prevention duties.

CITY OF LINO LAKES POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: POC Firefighter
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
SUPERVISOR: Fire Chief
STATUS: Part Time / Paid On-Call

Our Vision: Serve with pride, protect with honor, and safeguard the community
Our Mission: Dedicated to saving lives, property, and the environment by providing public education, fire protection, and emergency services
Our Core Values: Loyalty, Integrity, Neighborly, Ownership

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
To safeguard life and property through fire suppression, medical aid, public education and other fire prevention duties. Serves under the direction of the Fire Chief, and other fire department supervisors.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Minnesota driver’s license.
• Entry-level firefighter position, no experience necessary.
• Successfully pass a background investigation, physical, psychological examination, and a one-year probationary period.
• Pass an annual physical examination.
• Ability to obtain the following certifications upon hire: Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Material Awareness Certification, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• 9-minute response time to Lino Lakes Fire Department Station 1 (7741 Lake Dr.) or Lino Lakes Fire Department Station 2 (1710 Birch St.).
• Knowledge, proficiency, and accuracy in the use of computer applications, software/hardware, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), and common database applications (word processing, spreadsheets, and power point presentations).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information and ideas to colleagues, supervisors, and the public.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, and members of the public.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize work.
• Knowledge of fire services procedures and practices.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work varied hours to attend meetings and accomplish the mission of the Fire Department.

Nice To Haves

• N/A

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents as a firefighter and emergency medical technician.
• Performs firefighting activities, including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and other related tasks.
• Responds to calls for emergency medical services and renders first aid.
• Maintains fire equipment and apparatus in accordance with department standards.
• Completes reports, forms, and data entry into fire record management system and other related databases.
• Works with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Assists in conducting fire investigations as needed.
• Assists with fire prevention and safety education efforts.
• Participates in public safety training and meetings.
• Performs other job-related duties as apparent or assigned.

Benefits

• SVF PERA Retirement
• Employer paid training

What This Job Offers

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