Firefighter jobs

We explain how you can become a City of Minneapolis firefighter.
Our team represents and protects our neighborhood.
Our team represents and protects our neighborhood.

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Firefighter job qualifications

There's more to it than meeting the basic requirements.

Getting hired

Our process takes some time. See the steps.

Pre-employment tests

You need to meet our health and fitness standards.

Firefighter training

All cadets get on-the-job training at our academy.
Fire Pathways Program members helping a person on a stretcher

Train for an emergency services career

Our program helps people train for a career in fire and emergency services.
Learn about our programs

Emergency responders

We respond to many types of emergencies, including:

  • Fires
  • Medical emergencies
  • Water rescues
  • Gas and hazardous materials (Haz-Mat) 
  • Terrorist attacks

Educators

We teach members of our community about fire safety and prevention through community outreach programs, including:

  • Fire cadet program
  • Fire station tours
  • Neighborhood events
  • Emergency response training for the public
  • Health fairs

Neighbors 

We are connected to and serve all Minneapolis neighborhoods.

Read about our 19 neighborhood fire stations

Take a tour of fire station #6 

 

We protect and represent our community

Being a firefighter is the ultimate team sport. 

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