Paid On-Call Firefighter

Join our Team! The City of Lino Lakes (pop. 21,399) is a growing outer ring suburb only 20 minutes from St. Paul and Minneapolis. The city has direct access to numerous parks, trails, and other outdoor activities. The Fire Department is strongly supported by the community and fosters this relationship by protecting life and property through fire suppression, medical aid, public education, inspections, and other fire prevention duties.

CITY OF LINO LAKES

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                       POC Firefighter 

DEPARTMENT:       Fire Department

SUPERVISOR:         Fire Chief

STATUS:                   Part Time / Paid On-Call 

Our Vision: Serve with pride, protect with honor, and safeguard the community
Our Mission: Dedicated to saving lives, property, and the environment by providing public education, fire protection, and emergency services
Our Core Values: Loyalty, Integrity, Neighborly, Ownership

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
 To safeguard life and property through fire suppression, medical aid, public education and other fire prevention duties.  Serves under the direction of the Fire Chief, and other fire department supervisors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents as a firefighter and emergency medical technician.  
2. Performs firefighting activities, including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and other related tasks.        
3. Responds to calls for emergency medical services and renders first aid.
4. Maintains fire equipment and apparatus in accordance with department standards.
5. Completes reports, forms, and data entry into fire record management system and other related databases.
6. Works with local, state, and federal agencies.          
7. Assists in conducting fire investigations as needed.        
8. Assists with fire prevention and safety education efforts.  
9. Participates in public safety training and meetings.
10. Performs other job-related duties as apparent or assigned.

Note: These examples are intended only as illustrative of various types of work performed and are not all inclusive.  The City reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge, proficiency, and accuracy in the use of computer applications, software/hardware, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), and common database applications (word processing, spreadsheets, and power point presentations).
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information and ideas to colleagues, supervisors, and the public.
3. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, and members of the public.
4. Ability to work independently and to prioritize work.
5. Knowledge of fire services procedures and practices.
6. Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
7. Ability to work varied hours to attend meetings and accomplish the mission of the Fire Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Minnesota driver’s license.        
• Entry-level firefighter position, no experience necessary.  
• Successfully pass a background investigation, physical, psychological examination, and a one-year probationary period.
• Pass an annual physical examination.
• Ability to obtain the following certifications upon hire: Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Material Awareness Certification, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• 9-minute response time to Lino Lakes Fire Department Station 1 (7741 Lake Dr.) or Lino Lakes Fire Department Station 2 (1710 Birch St.).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office, garage, and emergency firefighting environment at various scenes/ locations. Travel is required. Must work closely with others.  

Will work in extreme cold temperatures or high temperatures of which either may cause marked bodily discomfort or reactions. Will encounter wet conditions and high humidity. Will be required to perform rescue and/or lifesaving duties. May perform duties in and around stable or moving water environments (where water depth may be greater that the height of the firefighter). May have to perform emergency response functions in confined spaces. May work in high, precarious places.

This position works in environments that can be immediately dangerous to life and health. 

Environment may include smoke or other toxic conditions and exposed to a variety of physical hazards including unsound structures, moving mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, and working in elevated areas. Frequently encounters noise and/or vibration exceeding 80 decibels (constant or intermittent) to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss. Risk of electrical shock. Exposure to radiant energy, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, radioactive materials, biological agents, and explosives. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 
 Must comply with organizational and departmental policies. 

BENEFITS
SVF PERA Retirement
Employer paid training 

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
As required. On-call position. All hours of the day, any day of the week. 

The City of Lino Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates, including those from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, to apply.

 Revised: 10/1/2026