Firefighter​/EMT

Overview

The Saint Paul Fire Department (SPFD) is accepting applications for our next Firefighter/EMT selection process. Keep up to date on current information and events for this hiring process aul.gov/firefighter.

Firefighters protect the people of Saint Paul through public education, fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services. They partner with the community to mitigate risks, and respond to all calls for service with skill, dedication, and compassion.

The ideal candidate for the position of Firefighter/EMT possesses the following characteristics and abilities:

• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and respect
• Displays and practices integrity
• Communicates well with others and demonstrates empathy and compassion
• Demonstrates self-control during intense and chaotic situations
• Supports the safety of one another in a team
• Solves problems and makes decisions both as an individual and as a team
• Maintains physical fitness and mental health
• Understands the diverse communities of Saint Paul and has a connection to its neighborhoods
• For more information and essential functions, see our Firefighter job description

FIREFIGHTER/EMT INFORMATION SESSIONS:
Join us for an optional information session to learn more about Saint Paul Fire, a career in the fire service, and the hiring process. You will also learn about the general hiring process and view the Physical Performance Test video. The same information will be shared at each session, so you don’t need to attend multiple sessions. Plan for a one-hour presentation, and up to one additional hour for a station visit or workout.

Dates, times, and locations are listed below with virtual options where available. Attending is encouraged but not required.

• Thursday, February 5, 2026 — Information Session and Station 1 Visit 6:00pm In Person: 645 Randolph Ave. Saint Paul, MN;
  Virtual Option:  to join
• Wednesday, February 11, 2026 — Information Session 9:00am Virtual Only:  to join
• Wednesday, February 11, 2026 — Information Session and Station 7 Visit 6:00pm In Person: 1035 Ross Ave. Saint Paul, MN;
  Virtual Option:  to join
• Saturday, February 14, 2026 — Information Session and Optional Workout 10:00am In Person: 1683 Energy Park Drive Saint Paul, MN;
  Virtual Option:  to join
• Tuesday, February 17, 2026 — Female Information Session 6:00pm In Person: 1683 Energy Park Drive Saint Paul, MN;
  Virtual Option:  to join
• Saturday, February 21, 2026 — Open House at Station 8 12:00pm - 2:00pm In Person: 65 10th St
  
  E. Saint Paul, MN
• Monday, February 23, 2026 — Information Session and Station 1 Visit 12:00pm In Person: 645 Randolph Ave. Saint Paul, MN;
  Virtual Option:  to join

We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Firefighters receive an additional 8.25% EMT premium or 11.4% Paramedic premium, based on your certification level, added to the base salary after academy graduation.

The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. We want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.

We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least eighteen (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

Note:

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…