The City of Saint Paul is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Saint Paul established the current eligible list for Firefighter on June 12, 2026. Candidates who passed the assessment process but were not selected for an interview, or not selected to move forward at any point in the hiring process, will remain on the eligible list and available for future hiring opportunities during the length of the eligible list. The eligible list will be in effect for at least six months, and for up to three years.
If you are on the eligible list but have newly received your National Registry and State of MN EMT certification, please contact Human Resources with copies of your certification cards to be eligible for the next interview process. Send the information to jobs@stpaul.gov and indicate you are on the Firefighter eligible list.
To be notified in the future when the City begins accepting applications for Firefighter, please complete this interest form.
General Information
Firefighters respond to various calls for assistance, including medical emergencies, accident scenes, and fires. They 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.
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 apply for and complete the testing process without their EMT certification. Candidates who pass the testing process without an EMT certification will be placed in a conditional status until proof of certification is provided to Human Resources. Only candidates who have obtained their EMT certification will be eligible for interview and hiring consideration.
Hiring Process for Candidates after Eligible List Creation
- Those who pass the exam process and have their EMT or Paramedic certification are eligible for an interview.
- Participate in an interview, if invited.
- Selections made to move candidates forward to the background process including criminal history check, reference check, driver’s license check, and a Phase 1 psychological assessment.
- Based on the results from the background process and 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 of employment.
- 14-16 week academy begins.
Please review the Firefighter Job Description for more information about the position of Firefighter/EMT with the City of Saint Paul.
2026 Firefighter/EMT Salary and Benefits
Preference Points
Preference points will be added to Firefighter/EMT candidates' passing final score.