Firefighter

Firefighter: Take the Next Step in Your Career with Eagan Fire! The City of Eagan is thrilled to announce the opening of our full-time Firefighter pool, inviting dedicated individuals to become a vital part of our dynamic and inclusive team. At Eagan, we don't just offer jobs; we offer careers that make a real difference in the lives of our community members.

Who We're Looking For: We're seeking individuals who demonstrate strong character, integrity, dependability, and commitment to teamwork. Individuals who are service-minded, perform well under pressure, take pride in their work, and are committed to serving their community and supporting their fellow firefighters will thrive in our organization.

Compensation & Lateral Placement: Anticipated Firefighter Hourly Hiring Range: $29.643–$35.957 per hour, reflecting the standard 56-hour work schedule. Lateral placement based on years of service as a full-time firefighter. Paramedic and educational stipend.

Time Off & Schedule: 40 hours of vacation available immediately. 120 hours (15 days) annually after accrual begins. Sick accrual and holiday pay. 24-hour shifts, 56-hours per week. On-duty workout time to support firefighter wellness.

The Eagan Difference: The Eagan Fire Department responds to more than 7,200 calls annually from three modern fire stations staffed by 47 dedicated firefighters. You'll gain meaningful experience serving a growing community while working alongside a highly engaged and supportive team. Our department is committed to supporting our firefighters, investing in advanced training, education, and professional development, providing opportunities for increased involvement and leadership at all levels, empowering personnel to help shape department training, equipment purchases, technology initiatives, and operational improvements, and maintaining state-of-the-art equipment and resources to support operational excellence.

Specialty Opportunities: Ice Rescue, EMS Instructor, Training Instructor, SWAT Medic, Community Risk Reduction, Technical Rescue, Special Operations, Peer Support, Public Education, Department Committees.

Essential Position Functions: Respond on or off duty to fire calls and/or emergencies as directed. Respond to emergency medical calls, render aid to victim(s) as required in accordance with department policy. Respond to fire alarms. Involves getting to the scene with proper equipment quickly and safely. Includes driving and operating all apparatus and equipment. Conducts themselves in a safe and efficient manner. Rescue individuals from fires and other emergency situations. Evacuates occupants of burning structures and assists them to safety. Administers first aid to injured persons as required. Extinguish fires. Place hoses and ladders, operate pumps, direct streams of water, use other extinguishing agents as appropriate, ventilate structures by opening windows or cutting holes, etc. Operate aerial ladders, fire extinguishers, bars, axes, etc., as needed. Involves working inside, outside, and on top of burning and smoke-filled structures. Perform salvage operations. May include placing tarps, removing excess water, shoveling out debris, sometimes patching windows and holes, and performing other clean-up as directed. Clean up and prepare equipment. Includes refueling vehicles, refilling water tanks, recharging air tanks and extinguishes, washing trucks and hand tools, drying and reloading hoses, and other work needed to return vehicles and equipment to ready status. Assist in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing, as necessary, all fire related equipment daily. Complete proper check lists and report damaged and improperly functioning equipment. Maintain facilities and perform housekeeping duties as directed. Includes building and grounds maintenance, sweeping and washing floors and walls, cleaning common areas, and performing minor repairs as needed and assigned. Assist in community outreach, fire prevention and public education and life safety programming duties as assigned. Assist with regular inspection of commercial and public buildings for fire and life safety code compliance. Check fire hydrants as directed. Assist with fire prevention education, etc. Maintain and improve rescue and Firefighting skills. Attend training sessions, studies material on fire hazards and Firefighting or rescue methods and maintains familiarity with city streets and all department equipment. Emergency Medical Technician - shall maintain all related skill levels in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. Keep a superior officer advised of fire suppression developments and perform other duties as assigned. Responsible for completing reports and other documents. Perform other duties as assigned by Fire Department Command Staff.

Application Process: Applications are accepted online. Please upload all required certifications to your NeoGov profile by the application deadline or submit them to Human Resources at hrjobs@eaganmn.gov. All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview via our VidCruiter platform. Invitations will be sent out upon application submission and review, and candidates will have three (3) days to submit their responses.

Requirements: 18 years of age or older, high school diploma or equivalent, current Minnesota/I.F.S.A.C. Accredited Firefighter II certification, current and valid Emergency Medical Technician certification from National Registry of EMTs, valid driver's license, successfully pass criminal background check, physical and medical exams, psychological exam, and reference check, current licensed Firefighter in the State of Minnesota or ability to become licensed at time of hire, current Minnesota or I.F.S.A.C. Accredited Fire Inspector prior to completion of probation, capable of reading fire protection textbooks, writing reports with proper grammar and speaking correctly in public, knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary of over 5,000 words

Salary: $29.64 - $37.42 Hourly

Application Deadline: 2026-11-22