Volunteer Firefighter

The Montrose Fire Department is always seeking firefighters and has an open hiring process. Interested persons must fill out a City of Montrose Employment Application and then take part in a hiring process. Firefighting within your community is a great way to give back and support your fellow neighbors in times of crisis and is very rewarding. All training is paid for by the Montrose Fire Department and firefighters are eligible for a partial pension after 5 years (full pension after 20 years of service). Firefighters are paid a stipend of $20.00 per call and $20.00 per training event held by the Montrose Fire Department.

Minimum qualifications include 21 years of age or older, reside within 10 minutes driving time to the Montrose Fire Station, complete a hiring process which includes application review, agility testing, interviews, background check and physical examination. We are currently in need of firefighters available during any time of the day, but additional points during the hiring process are given for those able to respond during daytime hours 8AM-4PM.

If you are interested in joining the Montrose Fire Department, please fill out a City of Montrose Employment Application (found below or available for pickup at City Hall) and turn into City Hall. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Fire Chief, Kevin Triplett at montrosefd@gmail.com or call the station and leave a message 763-575-7480

Requirements: 21 years of age or older, reside within 10 minutes driving time to Montrose Fire Station, pass application review, agility testing, interviews, background check, and physical examination

Salary: $20.00 per call and $20.00 per training event

Application Deadline: Continuous