Firefighter - Coming Soon

Salary : $69,189.12 - $95,921.28 Annually

Location : Rochester MN 55904, MN

Job Type: Regular FT

Job Number: 20250800

Department: Rochester Fire Department

Opening Date: 09/18/2025

Closing Date: 10/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Firefighter - Coming Soon

Open for applications October 24, 2025

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2025/2026 Dates for Individual Awareness

Open for Applications: October 24 to November 16, 2025

Oral Interviews: December 1 to 4, 2025

Notify Candidates of List Ranking: By December 22, 2025

Certification of Eligibility List: January 20, 20262025 Starting Wages

Shift - $23.761

Non-shift - only when assigned - $32.94

Top salary is earned with successful performance after 4 years

2026 Wages to be available when the contract is executed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Firefighters facilitate fire prevention activities, educational programs, and collaborative working relationships with others.

They pre-plan, respond to, and evaluate fire, rescue and emergency response incidents.

They perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities such as equipment, vehicle, facility, supply, and grounds maintenance. Individuals may also prepare records and reports as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

No certifications are needed to apply or to compete in the Rochester Fire entrance process.

Due to the hazardous nature of this position, candidates must be at least 18 years of age prior to or upon receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent prior to or upon receiving a conditional offer of employment

Licenses and/or Certifications

The following must be obtained prior to or upon receiving a conditional offer of employment:

Valid driving privileges in the State of Minnesota.

Current Firefighter II certification from the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board or equivalent certification accredited through IFSAC or NFPA Pro Board

Current certification at the level of Emergency Medical Technician or higher with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

The following must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary period:

Licensed Firefighter in the State of Minnesota

Certification from the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board

Certification from the Minnesota Emergency Medical Service Regulatory Board

All licensure and certifications must be maintained throughout employment as a condition of continued employment.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT SUMMARY