Firefighter/Paramedic

The Position: Performs emergency work in the protection of life and property from fire and other hazards, the operation of Fire Department and ambulance vehicles, the delivery of advanced life support, and the treatment of emergency medical problems and emergency rescue.

48/96 Shift Schedule

60 Minute Residency Requirement
2 Step Application Process:
Step 1: Submit City Application by clicking the green "Apply" button.
Step 2: Test with Public Safety Answers by May 2nd, 2025 - Here: https://www.publicsafetyanswers.com/redwing scroll down to bottom of page and click "Test". 

1. Applications Due: April 27, 2025
2. Reference Check: April 28 - May 2
3. Interviews: Week of May 12, 2025

If extended a conditional offer of employment, candidate must pass a physical agility test, background check, psychological assessment and medical exams.

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• Respond to 911 medical response and inter-facility transports. 
• Drive ambulance or act as attendant while responding to routine and emergency situations involving sick or injured individuals; provide medical assistance within the scope of practice as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. 
• Provide medical assistance within the scope of practice as a Paramedic; assess the nature and extent of illness or injury and establishes priority for emergency care Observe patient in route and administer care according to medical guidelines; identify diagnostic signs that require communication with the physician or emergency department; perform advanced airway procedures using equipment according to medical guidelines; administer medications according to guidelines.
• Respond to fire or other emergencies as required; fire suppression, technical rescues, motor vehicle accidents. 
• Replace supplies and decontaminates the interior of the ambulance 
• Complete ambulance report and send to state/billing company on each call. 
• Ventilate burning buildings. 
• Participate in initial arson investigations. 
• Assist in salvage work after a fire has been extinguished. 
• Participate in pre-fire and post fire sessions with officers and other firefighters.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties at the fire station.
• Perform routine station duties as directed to maintain the cleanliness, readiness, and appearance of apparatus, equipment, station and grounds. 
• Maintain fire service records as requested or required by department policy. 
• Assist with fire prevention and education including speaking at schools, conducting tours of the fire station, taking blood pressures and attending health and home improvement fairs. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Experience Required: Previous Fire Service experience is preferred.
Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of formal training beyond High School.
Certification: Valid MN Class D driver's license or equivalent.  Fire Fighter II- certified by Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board, Hazardous Materials Operations (MN, IFSAC, and/or ProBoard); National Registry EMT-P.

Certifications for consideration will include the following:
 1. Firefighter and Paramedic
2. Firefighter and EMT
3. Paramedic only

Firefighter EMT or Paramedic only certifications will be placed at Step 1 until successful completion of probation and becoming fully certified as a Firefighter Paramedic. Certifications must be obtained as a condition for passing probationary period. 

Firefighter Paramedic certifications will be placed at Step 2.

2024 Starting Pay:

Step 1	Step 2
$70,553	$72,654

2025 Wages are still being negotiated:

Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Step 6	Step 7	Step 8	Step 9
$72,404	$75,129	$77,937	$80,849	$83,886	$87,048	$90,292	$93,683	$97,198

Knowledge 

• Firefighting and emergency medicine. 
• Emergency medicine at the EMT P level. 
• Tools and maintenance of equipment used for various jobs. 
• Computerized systems, Microsoft Office applications, and proficiency in spreadsheets. 
• Safety rules and regulations to be used with hazards. 
• Thorough understanding of City’s functions, policies, and procedures. 

Skills 

• Strong written and oral communications and relational skills. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Follow and relay complex oral and written instructions, policies and procedures. 

Abilities 

• Work under stressful conditions. 
• React effectively under pressure and make quick decisions. 
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of associates.

Salary : $70,554 - $91,707