Firefighter

FirefighterTake the Next Step in Your Career with Eagan Fire! The City of Eagan is thrilled to announce the opening of our full-time Firefighter pool, inviting dedicated individuals to become a vital part of our dynamic and inclusive team. At Eagan, we don't just offer jobs; we offer careers that make a real difference in the lives of our community members. The recruitment timeline will be posted on Monday, November 9, 2026.We're seeking individuals who demonstrate strong character, integrity, dependability, and commitment to teamwork. Individuals who are service-minded, perform well under pressure, take pride in their work, and are committed to serving their community and supporting their fellow firefighters will thrive in our organization.Compensation & Lateral PlacementAnticipated Firefighter Hourly Hiring Range: $29.643–$35.957 per hour, reflecting the standard 56-hour work schedule.Lateral placement based on years of service as a full-time firefighterParamedic and educational stipendTime Off & Schedule40 hours of vacation available immediately120 hours (15 days) annually after accrual beginsSick accrual and holiday pay24-hour shifts, 56-hours per weekOn-duty workout time to support firefighter wellnessThe Eagan Fire Department responds to more than 7,200 calls annually from three modern fire stations staffed by 47 dedicated firefighters. You'll gain meaningful experience serving a growing community while working alongside a highly engaged and supportive team.Our department is committed to:Supporting our firefightersInvesting in advanced training, education, and professional developmentProviding opportunities for increased involvement and leadership at all levelsEmpowering personnel to help shape department training, equipment purchases, technology initiatives, and operational improvementsMaintaining state-of-the-art equipment and resources to support operational excellenceSpecialty OpportunitiesIce Rescue • EMS Instructor • Training Instructor • SWAT Medic • Community Risk Reduction • Technical Rescue • Special Operations • Peer Support • Public Education • Department CommitteesApplication ProcessApplications are accepted online. Please upload all required certifications to your NeoGov profile by the application deadline or submit them to Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io today! All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview via our VidCruiter platform. Invitations will be sent out upon application submission and review, and candidates will have three (3) days to submit their responses.BenefitsWhy choose the City of Eagan? We love to work hard and play hard! We have supportive leadership and a known culture of teamwork. Current employees have said they like working for #TeamEagan because of the strong connection to the Community, great benefits, access to nature, and it's a place that being respectful is the norm – people are just nice! What are the benefit offerings? For detailed plan information please visit our Benefits Website at . BenefitsMedical – Blue Cross Blue Shield of MNDental – Health PartnersBasic Life, AD&D, Long-Term DisabilityVoluntarily Life InsuranceAccident InsuranceVisionLegal ServicesFlexible Spending (medical and dependent care)Employee Assistance ProgramDiscount programsRetirement and Medical Savings OptionsRetirement Investment opportunities through MissionSquare Retirement and Minnesota State Retirement SystemPERA PensionHealth Care Savings Plan (HCSP)Leave accrualsVacation accrues at a rate that equates to 3-weeks per year, with opportunities to accrue more after 10 years of employmentOpportunities to purchase up to 40 hours of vacation, earn PTO for wellness incentives, convert sick time to vacation, volunteer hours, etc.Sick and safe leave will be accrued on a per pay period basis at the rate of one working day each calendar monthIf you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.