Job Description
On-Call Firefighter The City of Elk River is seeking candidates for the position of on-call firefighter. Firefighters provide fire suppression, rescue, medical and other emergency care in accordance with the rules and regulations, administrative policies and operational procedures of the department. Helps keep the department in a constant state of readiness and assists with fire prevention and public education. Academy Cadets earn $11.46 per hour. Academy Graduates earn $18.05 per hour. Candidates must pass physical agility testing, criminal background check, physical fitness test including drug screen, and psychological assessment. Attend the April 30, 2026, fire expo to learn more about being an Elk River Firefighter! Application deadline is May 10, 2026. Although Minnesota legalized the recreational use of marijuana, the use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law and prohibits the use of marijuana by firefighters. If a firefighter candidate tests positive for marijuana/cannabis on their pre-employment drug test, they will be denied employment, regardless of recreational use being legal in Minnesota. The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation with the application process, please call 763.635.1000 and ask for Human Resources. Department: Fire Immediate Supervisor: Lieutenant Pay Grade: Per City Compensation Plan FLSA Status: Non-exempt Positions Supervised: N/A Essential Functions Responds to emergencies as required. Performs firefighting activities, including laying and pulling hose, retrieving and/or setting up equipment, forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation and other fire-scene responsibilities. Performs rescue/extrication by retrieving and/or setting up equipment, operating equipment or performing other duties. Renders medical care. Performs hazard identification and mitigation activities. Investigates alarms. Drives and operates fire fighting apparatus and equipment. Performs other duties as directed. Participates in training. Participates in drills and other department training activities to maintain and upgrade firefighting skills. Attends outside training activities such as fire schools, sectional schools, etc. Maintains departmental and personal equipment. Maintains tools, apparatus, and equipment in functioning condition. Keeps the station and premises neat, clean, and in good order at all times. Maintains fire apparatus and equipment as part of a team under the supervision of an officer. Performs fire prevention and public education. Assists with conducting fire prevention, public education, community outreach and other related assignments. Performs other essential job duties. Regular and timely work attendance. Follows all safety procedures. Participates in safety training. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of fire fighting techniques and procedures. Skill and ability to apply fire fighting techniques and procedures. Skill in operating various fire fighting apparatus and equipment. Ability to follow city and department rules and regulations, administrative policies and operational procedures. Ability to administer first aid and CPR. Ability to respond to fires during work hours when called upon. Ability to maintain required attendance and training requirements. Ability to learn a wide variety of fire fighting duties. Ability to work with others and effectively carry out orders and written instructions. Ability to work as a team member under stress. Ability to present a positive and professional image of the city and the fire department. Minimum Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age. Valid Class D Minnesota driver license. Must live within nine (9) minutes of an Elk River fire station. Must satisfactorily pass the required pre-employment screening, including physical exams. Preferred Qualifications Training in fire fighting techniques. Experience as a firefighter. NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II First Responder certification. CPR certification. Current EMT/Paramedic. If not self-employed, employer's written permission to attend fires during working hours. Post secondary or technical college courses in firefighting. Physical Requirements Vision: Normal vision needed with or without correction. Requires both near and far acuity. Hearing: Normal hearing required. To do this work, the on-call firefighter must discriminate among s