Employment
Paid on Call-Volunteer Firefighters
NAFRS' is currently accepting applications for firefighters, through May 13th, 2024.
The process kicks-off with a Hiring Open House at the Fire Station on Saturday, May 4, where applications are accepted and questions can be answered by firefighting staff. Physical testing will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 8:00am to 12:00pm and is mandatory for all selected candidates. The testing process continues through summer, for new members to begin formal fire/EMS training coursework as a group, on Monday, August 5, 2024. A complete Hiring Timeline is viewable, below, along with the Firefighter Job Posting, and Employment Application.
Positions require the ability to report to at least 30% of annual fire calls and attend Monday evening fire drills, meetings and trainings. Candidates within a 10 minute response time to the Fire Station are preferred. Pay and benefits include $16.17 per hour for training/meetings; $21.63 per hour for fire calls, excellent annual pension (with satisfactory attendance) and fully paid Firefighter/EMT training tuition and expenses.
Candidates must be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED, hold a valid and current Minnesota State Drivers License, have the ability to read/speak English, and meet physical fitness and cognitive standards and testing. All offers are contingent on a criminal background check and the ability to show proof of authority to work in the United States.
Want to learn more? We invite you and your family to join us for an Open House at the Fire Station located at 301 5th Street West Northfield, MN 55057 on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 9:00am to 12:00pm to learn more about the department, meet our current members, and ask any questions you may have about the position.
Northfield Area Fire and Rescue is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage all interested candidates to apply.
