What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter Trainee position at City of Burnsville, MN?
Salary : $66,768.00 - $74,547.20 Annually
Location : Fire Department Burnsville, MN
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-00308
Department : Fire
Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Position Details
The Firefighter 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 Firefighter 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. Firefighter Trainees will have up to 24 months to successfully obtain all the certifications required to transition into the Firefighter / Paramedic role. For additional information, visit our
How you'll use your strengths every day
The Firefighter Trainee values people and perspectives by :
- Quickly and safely responding to emergencies with proper equipment.
- Performing fire and rescue skills as trained and within their current qualifications.
They are on the leading edge when they :
And they expect the best by :
What you'll bring to help you be successful
Minimum Qualifications :
Option 1 :
Option 2 :
Tentative Hiring Timeline
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 :
Employee Development
We believe that we all can benefit from ongoing learning and growth. We offer focused development opportunities through our organizational university, Burnsville University, to help people and teams be their best. Our comprehensive onboarding path engages new employees right from the start, with a year-long experience focused on connecting you to our organization and community.
Work Your Way
We are committed to flexibility in meeting the needs of our employees while continuing to provide excellent service to our organization and community. That's why we encourage remote and flexible work, when we are able. Whether you want to work in a coffee shop, adjust your start time, or wear jeans on a Monday, we encourage employees to work in a way that allows you to be your best.
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Do you have Firefighter 1 & 2 Certifications (Pro-board or IFSAC)?
Do you have a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic or Advanced Certification (both Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services and National Registry of EMTs)?
Are you eligible to obtain a Minnesota Firefighter licensure immediately upon hiring? Licensing website : https : / / www.mbfte.org / LicenseApp.aspx?1dFiM / p1fJtVB3CRJti4X3fGlEgZ9SPL#)
Have you completed NIMS IS-100, NIMS IS-200, and NIMS IS-700? Link to complete the classes : https : / / training.fema.gov / nims /
Have you completed a NFPA 472 compliant Hazardous Materials Operations Class?
200 word or less response) Give us a specific example of when you have been challenged ethically and how did you navigate the situation?
200 word or less response) Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the first Burnsville Fire Trainee program?
200 word or less response) What do you believe makes a successful team and share your own examples?
Required Question
Salary : $66,768 - $74,547
