Firefighter- Paid-On-Call

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

Did you ever dream of being a firefighter?  Now is your chance! Come be a part of the Maple Grove Fire Department as a Paid-On-Call Firefighter. Help protect your community and its members by responding to fire, hazmat, rescue, medical, and other emergency incidents. Enjoy interacting and building relationships with community members through education on fire prevention and safety.

No experience, no worries! 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 open 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

INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS

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

Reserve your spot here!

Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m., Fire Station 2, 13450 Maple Knoll Way

Monday, July 8, at 7 p.m., Fire Station 2, 13450 Maple Knoll Way

POSITION OPTIONS & SALARY:

Apprentice Firefighter - $12.03

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.

Probationary Firefighter - $14.52

Applicants that currently have the minimum certifications start as Probationary Firefighters (part-time/on-call). Apprentice Firefighter's will be considered for a Probationary Firefighter position after they complete minimum certifications. The probationary period is 18-months.

Firefighters - $19.02

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

• 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.

Need to have:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must possess a valid Minnesota Driver's 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.

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.

PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER TRAINING & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Need to have at time of application to be considered probationary:

• Certification of NFPA #1001 Firefighter I and II by the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board. IFSAC and/or ProBoard reciprocity must be confirmed prior to appointment.

• Certification of NFPA #1072 Hazardous Materials Operations by the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board. IFSAC and/or ProBoard reciprocity must be confirmed prior to appointment.

Additional certifications to be completed within the probationary period:

• Certification of NFPA #1002 Fire Apparatus Operator by the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board. IFSAC and/or ProBoard reciprocity or certification completion before end of the probationary period.

• Certified Emergency Medical Responder or higher, by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Service Board. Reciprocity must be confirmed or certification completion by the end of the probationary period.

• National Incident Management System: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), 2. IS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, 3. IS-700: Introduction to the National Incident Management System, 4. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction.

• APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL TO BE CONSIDERED AN APPLICANT. PLEASE INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF 5-10 YEARS OF WORK HISTORY, SUPERVISOR'S NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION.

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