Position Detail:

Maple Grove Fire Department
9401 Fernbrook Lane
PO Box 1180
Maple Grove, MN 55311

Hennepin County

612-494-6081
612-420-2047 - fax
www.maplegrovemn.gov

Hiring Information:


Position: Firefighter (Part-time)
Last Filing Date:  July 18, 2022
 

Special Instructions:  

 

Requirements

Job Summary
The City of Maple Grove`s part-time/on-call Firefighter position responds to fire, hazmat, rescue, medical and other emergency incidents, provides fire and safety education to the public, participates in training and maintenance, and provides fire and safety education to the public.

Hours: Varied (includes scheduled and on-call hours).

POSITION OPTIONS & SALARY:
Apprentice Firefighter - $11.34
Applicants with no training or experience that do not possess the minimum certifications start as an Apprentice Firefighter (part-time/on-call) while completing training provided by the Maple Grove Fire Department. Minimum certifications must be completed within two years of being hired. Maple Grove Fire Department pays for the required training and time spent attending the training.

Probationary Firefighter - $13.69
Applicants that currently have the minimum certifications start as Probationary Firefighters (part-time/on-call). Apprentice Firefighter`s will be considered for a Probationary Firefighter position after they complete minimum certifications. The probationary period is 18-months.

Firefighters - $17.93
Applicants who have completed an 18-month probationary period become regular Firefighters (part-time/on-call) with the Maple Grove Fire Department.

Examples of Duties
Responds to emergency incidents within assigned district in accordance with minimum participation requirements.
Participates in fire prevention and safety education activities as assigned.
Participates in scheduled 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.
Performs other related duties as apparent or assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equilavent.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must possess a valid Minnesota Driver`s License free of restrictions or suspensions and/or reckless driving behavior.
Must be a Maple Grove resident or live within a 5 minute drive time (Approved by Fire Administration) to a Maple Grove Fire Station AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
Probationary Firefighter Training & Certifications Required
Minimum certifications at the time of application to be considered probationary:
Certification of NFPA #1001 Firefighter I and II by the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board. IFSAC and/or ProBoard reciprocity must be confirmed prior to appointment.
Certification of NFPA #1072 Hazardous Materials Operations by the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board. IFSAC and/or ProBoard reciprocity must be confirmed prior to appointment.
Additional certifications to be completed within the probationary period:
Certification of NFPA #1002 Fire Apparatus Operator by the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board. IFSAC and/or ProBoard reciprocity or certification completion before end of the probationary period.
Certified Emergency Medical Responder or higher, by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Service Board. Reciprocity must be confirmed or certification completion by the end of the probationary period.
National Incident Management System: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), 2. IS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, 3. IS-700: Introduction to the National Incident Management System, 4. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in firefighting, rescue, EMS, or other public safety responder experience.
Advanced certification in firefighting, rescue, response to hazardous materials incidents, or in provision of emergency medical care.
State of Minnesota Firefighter License.
Supplemental Information
* APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL TO BE CONSIDERED AN APPLICANT. PLEASE INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF 5-10 YEARS OF WORK HISTORY, SUPERVISOR`S NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION.

Please visit www.MGFIRE.info for more information on timeline and recruitment.

 
Starting Salary:  $11.34 - $17.93 Hourly
Top Salary:   N/A
 
Contact:   City of Maple Grove Human Resources
12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway
PO Box 1180
Maple Grove, MN 55311-6180
763-494-6015
humanresources@maplegrovemn.gov
www.maplegrovemn.gov

Additional Department Details:

Annual Budget: N/A
Population Served: N/A
Number of Firefighters: N/A
 

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