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  • Paid on Call Firefighter

  • City of Columbia Heights, MN
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407 United States View Map
Salary: $22.00 Hourly
Location : Columbia Heights Public Safety Bldg., 825 41st Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, MN
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2026-00022
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2027 11:59 PM Central

Description

This paid-on-call firefighter position responds to fire, hazmat, rescue, medical, and other emergency incidents, participates in training, emergency management, and maintenance activities, and provides fire and safety education training to the public. Work is performed independently and under the direction of fire department officers.
Examples of Duties

  • Responds to emergency incidents within his/her assigned station/company assignments during assigned time period meeting minimum participation requirements.
  • Participates in fire prevention and safety education activities as assigned.
  • Participates in weekly drills, and other required training activities, and meets minimum participation and competency verification requirements.
  • Participates in station and apparatus maintenance activities.
  • Serves on standby crew and/or duty crew as assigned.
  • Perform other related duties as apparent or assigned.
Qualifications

To qualify for this position, candidates must live within 10 minutes of the Columbia Heights Fire Station at 825 41st Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.

Any combination of experience that would likely provide the required knowledge is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
  • Experience in firefighting, rescue, EMS, or other public safety responder experience is desirable, but not required.
Training:
  • Completion of Emergency Medical Technician basic, Operations Level Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Training, current NFPA #1001 Firefighter I & II certification.
  • Advanced certification in firefighting, rescue, response to hazardous materials incidents, or in provision of emergency medical care is desirable but not required upon initial hire.
License or Certification:
  • Possession of a valid unrestricted Minnesota driver's license.
  • Minnesota Firefighter License is desirable but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
  • Operations, services and activities of the Columbia Heights Fire Department.
  • Principles, practices, and methods of comprehensive fire suppression, prevention, and other emergency services desired but not required.
Ability to:
  • Operate equipment, which includes but is not limited to hand tools, power tools, light and heavy equipment, fire pumps, aerial ladders, and boats. Operate all fire department vehicles including cars and fire apparatus.
  • Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division necessary for response to fire, rescue, medical emergency, and hazardous materials incidents.
  • Perform fundamental tasks on a computer.
  • Read fire protection textbooks, first responder medical textbooks, and hazardous materials emergency response textbooks.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must clearly speak the English language, as well as have full comprehension of the English language.
  • Interpret instructions and use logic to solve concrete problems.
  • Perform all physical duties normally expected of a firefighter. Shall meet minimum medical requirements as established by the fire department physician and shall comply with OSHA respirator requirements on an annual basis.
  • Work as a member of a team under stress caused by emergencies, danger, or criticism. Make reasonable decisions regarding the safety of team members and his/her own self. Work under limited supervision in stressful situations.
  • Present a positive, constructive image and attitude in the performance of firefighter duties. Establish positive working relationships with the public, City staff, fire personnel, and other agencies.


--AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-- M/F/V/H

The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of services.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Salary: $22.00 Hourly
Location : Columbia Heights Public Safety Bldg., 825 41st Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, MN
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2026-00022
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2027 11:59 PM Central

Description

This paid-on-call firefighter position responds to fire, hazmat, rescue, medical, and other emergency incidents, participates in training, emergency management, and maintenance activities, and provides fire and safety education training to the public. Work is performed independently and under the direction of fire department officers.
Examples of Duties

  • Responds to emergency incidents within his/her assigned station/company assignments during assigned time period meeting minimum participation requirements.
  • Participates in fire prevention and safety education activities as assigned.
  • Participates in weekly drills, and other required training activities, and meets minimum participation and competency verification requirements.
  • Participates in station and apparatus maintenance activities.
  • Serves on standby crew and/or duty crew as assigned.
  • Perform other related duties as apparent or assigned.
Qualifications

To qualify for this position, candidates must live within 10 minutes of the Columbia Heights Fire Station at 825 41st Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.

Any combination of experience that would likely provide the required knowledge is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
  • Experience in firefighting, rescue, EMS, or other public safety responder experience is desirable, but not required.
Training:
  • Completion of Emergency Medical Technician basic, Operations Level Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Training, current NFPA #1001 Firefighter I & II certification.
  • Advanced certification in firefighting, rescue, response to hazardous materials incidents, or in provision of emergency medical care is desirable but not required upon initial hire.
License or Certification:
  • Possession of a valid unrestricted Minnesota driver's license.
  • Minnesota Firefighter License is desirable but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
  • Operations, services and activities of the Columbia Heights Fire Department.
  • Principles, practices, and methods of comprehensive fire suppression, prevention, and other emergency services desired but not required.
Ability to:
  • Operate equipment, which includes but is not limited to hand tools, power tools, light and heavy equipment, fire pumps, aerial ladders, and boats. Operate all fire department vehicles including cars and fire apparatus.
  • Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division necessary for response to fire, rescue, medical emergency, and hazardous materials incidents.
  • Perform fundamental tasks on a computer.
  • Read fire protection textbooks, first responder medical textbooks, and hazardous materials emergency response textbooks.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must clearly speak the English language, as well as have full comprehension of the English language.
  • Interpret instructions and use logic to solve concrete problems.
  • Perform all physical duties normally expected of a firefighter. Shall meet minimum medical requirements as established by the fire department physician and shall comply with OSHA respirator requirements on an annual basis.
  • Work as a member of a team under stress caused by emergencies, danger, or criticism. Make reasonable decisions regarding the safety of team members and his/her own self. Work under limited supervision in stressful situations.
  • Present a positive, constructive image and attitude in the performance of firefighter duties. Establish positive working relationships with the public, City staff, fire personnel, and other agencies.


--AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-- M/F/V/H

The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of services.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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