Firefighter

Firefighter Position

The Savage Fire Department is committed to providing professional, ethical, and compassionate service to our community, while fostering a culture of integrity, excellence, teamwork, and respect. We value our employees as our greatest asset and are dedicated to providing a supportive workplace that promotes professional growth, well-being, and career development.

Now accepting applications to fill two, full-time firefighter positions with qualified candidates looking to join a team that is committed to serving the community with pride while investing in its members' success.

Firefighters protect life and property by responding to calls for emergency services, performing rescue and fire suppression activities, delivering emergency medical services; and containing or mitigating hazardous materials. Position also includes substantial time spent in training and performing tasks related to the maintenance of department buildings, grounds, apparatus and equipment. This is a full-time, non-exempt position currently working rotating 24-hour shifts, averaging 56-hours per week.

Anticipated starting pay is $83,807 to $93,825 per year. Full 2026 pay range is $83,807 to $110,394 per year.

Anticipated hiring timeline: Initial review of applications - July 2-7. In-basket exercise emailed out - July 8. In-basket exercise due back - July 15. Panel interviews - July 22 & 23. Chief's interviews - July 29. Pre-employment screenings* - August to mid-September. City Council approval to hire - Sept. 21. Anticipated start date - early October.

*Pre-employment screenings include a comprehensive background check, pre-employment medical, fitness and psychological evaluations and a pre-employment drug test.

Essential functions and responsibilities include responding to emergency fire, rescue, medical, hazardous material, or other incidents in accordance with department, city and national standards; performing firefighting activities; rendering emergency medical care and treatment; performing hazard identification and mitigation activities; safely and effectively operating department apparatus and equipment; performing routine maintenance and cleaning of department apparatus, equipment, grounds, and buildings; assisting with community outreach, education and risk reduction efforts; participating in training and continuing education; preparing and maintaining records and reports in compliance with departmental standards and procedures; representing the City of Savage to the public in a positive and professional manner; and working effectively and collaboratively with other first responders in the delivery of emergency services.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); the equivalent of at least one year of full-time experience as a firefighter in a combination or full-time fire department; certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher; licensed by the State of Minnesota as a firefighter, or the ability to obtain licensing within one year of hire; valid driver's license, or the ability to obtain one by date of hire; ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment physical exam, drug screen, and psychological evaluation; ability to meet minimum physical fitness program standards at time of hire, and maintain throughout employment, as demonstrated by successful completion of an annual physical agility/endurance test; and ability to work in hazardous conditions wearing at least 65 pounds of firefighting gear including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), while performing firefighting duties.

The City of Savage offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; PERA retirement; deferred compensation plans; wellness programs; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Firefighter Position

The Savage Fire Department is committed to providing professional, ethical, and compassionate service to our community, while fostering a culture of integrity, excellence, teamwork, and respect. We value our employees as our greatest asset and are dedicated to providing a supportive workplace that promotes professional growth, well-being, and career development.

Now accepting applications to fill two, full-time firefighter positions with qualified candidates looking to join a team that is committed to serving the community with pride while investing in its members' success.

Firefighters protect life and property by responding to calls for emergency services, performing rescue and fire suppression activities, delivering emergency medical services; and containing or mitigating hazardous materials. Position also includes substantial time spent in training and performing tasks related to the maintenance of department buildings, grounds, apparatus and equipment. This is a full-time, non-exempt position currently working rotating 24-hour shifts, averaging 56-hours per week.

Anticipated starting pay is $83,807 to $93,825 per year. Full 2026 pay range is $83,807 to $110,394 per year.

Anticipated hiring timeline: Initial review of applications - July 2-7. In-basket exercise emailed out - July 8. In-basket exercise due back - July 15. Panel interviews - July 22 & 23. Chief's interviews - July 29. Pre-employment screenings* - August to mid-September. City Council approval to hire - Sept. 21. Anticipated start date - early October.

*Pre-employment screenings include a comprehensive background check, pre-employment medical, fitness and psychological evaluations and a pre-employment drug test.

Essential functions and responsibilities include responding to emergency fire, rescue, medical, hazardous material, or other incidents in accordance with department, city and national standards; performing firefighting activities; rendering emergency medical care and treatment; performing hazard identification and mitigation activities; safely and effectively operating department apparatus and equipment; performing routine maintenance and cleaning of department apparatus, equipment, grounds, and buildings; assisting with community outreach, education and risk reduction efforts; participating in training and continuing education; preparing and maintaining records and reports in compliance with departmental standards and procedures; representing the City of Savage to the public in a positive and professional manner; and working effectively and collaboratively with other first responders in the delivery of emergency services.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); the equivalent of at least one year of full-time experience as a firefighter in a combination or full-time fire department; certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher; licensed by the State of Minnesota as a firefighter, or the ability to obtain licensing within one year of hire; valid driver's license, or the ability to obtain one by date of hire; ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment physical exam, drug screen, and psychological evaluation; ability to meet minimum physical fitness program standards at time of hire, and maintain throughout employment, as demonstrated by successful completion of an annual physical agility/endurance test; and ability to work in hazardous conditions wearing at least 65 pounds of firefighting gear including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), while performing firefighting duties.

The City of Savage offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; PERA retirement; deferred compensation plans; wellness programs; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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