Paid On-Call Firefighter

City of Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56502 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 07, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Fire and EMS
  • Summary

    Detroit Lakes Paid On-Call Firefighter
    Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
    Status: On-Call

    The City of Detroit Lakes is accepting applications for the position of Paid On-Call Firefighter. This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in protecting life and property through fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency response services within the City of Detroit Lakes and surrounding area.

    This is not a full-time position. Firefighters respond to calls as needed and participate in required training and department meetings.

    Job Requirements:

    • Age 21 or older
    • High School diploma or GED Equivalent
    • Valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License
    • Must live within 4 miles or an 8-minute drive time of the Detroit Lakes Fire Station (417 Main St. W., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501)
    • Successfully pass a written exam, oral interview, physical exam, and physical agility test.
    Wage Information:
    • $15.00 per hour while responding to calls or on Standby
    Application Process:
    • Submit your Resume and Employment Application online at to be considered. You must submit an application on the City of Detroit Lakes website to be considered for the position.

    For additional questions, please contact our HR Director, Deon Strapp, at dstrapp@cityofdetroitlakes.com.

    Note: Employment background investigation, drug, and alcohol testing may be conducted.

    The City of Detroit Lakes is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Compensation
    15.00 per hour
  • Job Description

    Detroit Lakes Paid On-Call Firefighter
    Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
    Status: On-Call

    The City of Detroit Lakes is accepting applications for the position of Paid On-Call Firefighter. This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in protecting life and property through fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency response services within the City of Detroit Lakes and surrounding area.

    This is not a full-time position. Firefighters respond to calls as needed and participate in required training and department meetings.

    Job Requirements:

    • Age 21 or older
    • High School diploma or GED Equivalent
    • Valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License
    • Must live within 4 miles or an 8-minute drive time of the Detroit Lakes Fire Station (417 Main St. W., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501)
    • Successfully pass a written exam, oral interview, physical exam, and physical agility test.
    Wage Information:
    • $15.00 per hour while responding to calls or on Standby
    Application Process:
    • Submit your Resume and Employment Application online at to be considered. You must submit an application on the City of Detroit Lakes website to be considered for the position.

    For additional questions, please contact our HR Director, Deon Strapp, at dstrapp@cityofdetroitlakes.com.

    Note: Employment background investigation, drug, and alcohol testing may be conducted.

    The City of Detroit Lakes is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Compensation
    15.00 per hour
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