Fire Trainee

Position Details

The Fire Trainee position is intended for individuals who are beginning their career in fire service who have not yet obtained all the certifications required to become a Firefighter/Paramedic. As a Fire Trainee, you will receive the training and hands-on experience needed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to protect life and property, perform firefighting and rescue operations, and respond to emergency medical calls. We take care of you with a strengths-based culture of support and development and a total rewards package. Our department has a very active health and wellness program to support our members to include physical and emotional wellness.

Burnsville Fire is a full-time career department that responds to all hazards and provides advanced life support emergency medical service transport capability to our community. Our 55-member department operates out of two fire stations, is ready to serve at a moment's notice, and actively engages with the community to reduce risk and increase safety awareness.

This role is full-time. Fire Trainees will have up to 24 months to successfully obtain all the certifications required to transition into the Firefighter/Paramedic role. Learn more about the Fire Trainee position here. For additional information, visit our website.

How you'll use your strengths every day

• Quickly and safely responding to emergencies with proper equipment.
• Performing fire and rescue skills as trained and within their current qualifications.

• Attends training sessions, studies material on fire hazards and firefighting or rescue methods.
• Maintains familiarity with city streets and all department equipment.

• Renders aid to victim(s) as required in accordance with department policy.
• Maintains all paramedic skills in accordance with all regulations.

What you'll bring to help you be successful

Minimum Qualifications:

Option 1:

• Firefighter I & II Certifications (Pro Board or IFSAC)
• Completion of a HAZMAT Operations class compliant with NFPA 472 or 1072
• Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic or Advanced Certification (Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board and National Registry of EMTs)
• Valid driver’s license
• Completion of NIMS IS-100, IS-200, and IS-700 (Complete the classes here)

OR

Option 2:

• Current Paramedic Certification (Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board and National Registry of EMTs)
• Valid driver’s license
• Completion of NIMS IS-100, IS-200, and IS-700 (Complete the classes here)

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• 1/30 – 2/23 – Application Period
• 2/10 – Information Session at FS 1, 9:30 a.m. (RSVP to Tracy.Simpson@burnsvillemn.gov)
• 3/6 and/or 3/7 – First-Round Interviews
• 3/13 and/or 3/14 – Final Interviews

BENEFITS-ELIGIBLE
In Burnsville, we create great experiences for our employees so they do the same for our community. We offer total rewards, development opportunities, and flexibility that reflect our commitment to you.

Total Rewards
Providing the highest level of care for our community starts with caring well for you. We provide a wide range of benefits to full-time employees and part-time employees who are scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Focused on your wellbeing, our total rewards include:

• Twelve weeks of paid well-being leave.
• Up to four weeks paid bereavement leave.
• Leave donation options to take care of one-another.
• 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance and options for caring for your family.
• Employer yearly contribution to HSA or HRA/VEBA plans of $3,300 for single and $5,300 for employee-plus and family coverage.
• City contribution to your retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year.
• Vacation equivalency that recognizes your professional expertise.
• Sick leave and 13 paid holidays annually.