What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paid On-Call Firefighter position at City of Lino Lakes, MN?
Salary : $22.44 - $28.85 Hourly
Location : Lino Lakes, MN
Job Type : Paid On Call
Job Number : 00186
Department : Public Safety
Division : Fire
Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Description
Join our Team! The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department - Fire Division is accepting applications for Paid On-call Firefighters. The City of Lino Lakes (pop. 22,376) is a growing outer ring suburb only 20 minutes from St. Paul and Minneapolis. The city has direct access to numerous parks, trails, and other outdoor activities. The Fire Division is strongly supported by the community and fosters this relationship by protecting life and property through fire suppression, medical aid, public education, inspections, and other fire prevention duties. Whether you are new to the fire service or an experienced firefighter, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to serve the citizens of Lino Lakes.
CITY OF LINO LAKES
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE : POC Firefighter
DEPARTMENT : Public Safety
DIVISION : Fire Services
SUPERVISOR : Fire Chief
STATUS : Part Time / Paid On-Call
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
To protect life and property through fire suppression, medical aid, public education, inspections, and other fire prevention duties. Serves under the direction of the Fire Chief, District Chief, and other public safety supervisors.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents as a firefighter and emergency medical responder.
- Performs firefighting activities, including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and other related tasks.
- Responds to calls for emergency medical services, and renders first aid.
- Maintains fire equipment and apparatus in accordance with department standards.
- Completes reports, forms, and data entry into fire record management system and other related databases.
- Works with local, state, and federal agencies.
- Assists in conducting fire investigations as needed.
- Assists with fire prevention and safety education efforts.
- Participates in public safety training and meetings.
- Performs other job related duties as apparent or assigned.
Note : These examples are intended only as illustrative of various types of work performed and are not all inclusive. The City reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
N / A
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office, garage, and emergency firefighting environment at various scenes / locations. Travel is required. Must work closely with others.
Will work in extreme cold temperatures or high temperatures of which either may cause marked bodily discomfort or reactions. Will encounter wet conditions and high humidity. Will be required to perform rescue and / or lifesaving duties. May perform duties in and around stable or moving water environments (where water depth may be greater that the height of the firefighter). May have to perform emergency response functions in confined spaces. May work in high, precarious places.
This position works in environments that can be immediately dangerous to life and health.
Environment may include smoke or other toxic conditions and exposed to a variety of physical hazards including unsound structures, moving mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, and working in elevated areas. Frequently encounters noise and / or vibration exceeding 80 decibels (constant or intermittent) to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss. Risk of electrical shock. Exposure to radiant energy, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, radioactive materials, biological agents, and explosives.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1. Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
As required. On-call position. All hours of the day, any day of the week.
The City of Lino Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates, including those from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, to apply.
Revised : 02 / 25 / 2025
Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan retirement benefit based on each year of a volunteer firefighter's certified service.
Salary : $22 - $29
