This information was last updated on March 26, 2012.

Candidates do not need to update resume information with Human Resources.  If you are on the 2010 Firefighter eligible list, please contact Human Resources for address changes only.

16 candidates were hired on March 19, 2012 from the 2010 Firefighter Eligible List.

10 candidates were hired on September 12, 2011 from the 2010 Firefighter Eligible List.

14 candidates were hired on February 14, 2011 from the 2010 Firefighter Eligible List.

For additional information on the 2010 exam process, please view the menu option on the left under "2010 Eligible List Information."


If you would like to be notified of the next City of Saint Paul Firefighter hiring process, please fill out this Firefighter career interest form.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

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The North Star Women's Firefighter Association (www.NSWFA.org) is hosting a Women's Fire Service Expo on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Events include search and rescue, physical agility, extrication and fighting fires! Click here to view the flyer.

Information about the 2012 Summer EMS Academy is now available.

The Saint Paul Fire Explorer Post #9624 is looking for new members!  This opportunity is available to 14-21 year olds considering Firefighting as a career choice!

 

The Ideal Candidate

Firefighters are expected to protect the life and property of Saint Paul communities by extinguishing fires, treating emergency medical problems, and inspecting property. New employees will be joining a team that is dedicated to providing compassionate, prompt,

state of-the-art services to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.

The ideal candidate will be a leader, able to use his or her interpersonal influence to show initiative, inspire, motivate, and mentor others; be flexible, dependable, punctual, and accountable in everyday work and interactions; possess excellent problem solving skills, strong communication skills, and demonstrate a high level of customer service. The successful candidate will demonstrate positive, consistent behavior, maintain complete response readiness at all times, and support the safety of one another in a team.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to lift victims, equipment, and tools of up to 175 lbs, maneuver them around obstacles and under adverse conditions. Firefighters will work in difficult work environments including conditions of high heat, low visibility, confined space, on elevated ladder or apparatus, at accident scenes, under pressure or stressful conditions, and under adverse weather conditions wearing full personal protective equipment.

Additional skills or education that are desirable to the City of Saint Paul include fluency in a second language prevalent in Saint Paul; experience working in diverse communities; an Associate’s Degree, or equivalent semester credits; national registration as a Paramedic and able to be certified as a Paramedic in the State of Minnesota; Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications from the Minnesota Fire Certification Board; experience as an emergency medical responder, or as a full-time, volunteer, or military Firefighter.

2012 Firefighter Salary and Benefits

The 3-month Academy, Firefighter Trainee Salary is $1,453 (Bi-weekly)

Firefighter Annual Salary after the Academy:
Starting:  $47,419
3-year:    $59,458
5-year:    $61,852

More Information

The Fire Department website will provide you with additional information about the Saint Paul Fire Department.

Please review the Firefighter Job Description for more information about the current requirements and competencies for the position of Firefighter with the City of Saint Paul.

Visit our Employment Opportunities page for current job openings with the City of Saint Paul.

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