The City of Saint Paul is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Are you interested in the fire service? Firefighters protect the people of Saint Paul through public education, fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services. They partner with the community to mitigate risks, and respond to all calls for service with skill, dedication, and compassion.
But being a Firefighter isn’t just about responding to emergencies. It’s an opportunity to lead and become the type of person others can rely on in a time of need. Being a Firefighter isn’t about being a hero, it’s about teamwork, staying calm under pressure, and serving others.
Firefighters respond to various calls for assistance, including medical emergencies, accident scenes, and fires. They will work in difficult work environments including conditions of high heat, low visibility, in confined and claustrophobic spaces, on elevated ladders or apparatus, under stressful conditions, when fatigued, and in adverse weather conditions, wearing full personal protective equipment. Firefighter/EMTs are exposed to a variety of traumatic situations that may cause physical, emotional, spiritual, or psychological distress.
The 2024 Firefighter eligible list is expired. The City of Saint Paul plans to accept applications for Firefighter in February 2026. To be notified when the application window opens, please complete our job interest form.
Tentative Timeline
- Applications accepted February 2 – February 27
- Practice sessions held mid-March and mid-April
- Physical tests mid-May
- Eligible list by end of May
- Interviews early June
- Pre-employment process approx. 3 months
- Academy start date September 14th
Requirements
- High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma.
- Must be at least (18) years of age.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
- Must possess a current National Registry and State of Minnesota Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certification. Candidates may participate in the testing process and be placed on the eligible list without submitting proof of certification. Certification must be obtained and submitted to Talent and Equity Resources/Human Resources to be eligible for hire.
Hiring Process for Candidates
- Submit an application during the application window (Feb 2-Feb 27)
- Participate in physical test practice sessions
- Take and pass the exam process with a score of 75 or greater to be placed on the eligible list
- Those on the eligible list who have their EMT or Paramedic Certification will be eligible for an interview
- Participate in an interview if invited
- Final selections are made to move candidates forward to the background process including criminal history check, references, driver’s license check, and a Phase 1 psychological assessment
- Based on the number of vacancies, conditional offers are given to select finalists
- Those that receive conditional offers must pass a medical exam, drug screen and Phase 2 psychological medical assessment in order to receive a final offer
Please review the Firefighter Job Description for more information about the position of Firefighter/EMT with the City of Saint Paul.
Preference Points
Preference points will be added to Firefighter/EMT candidates' passing final score.