To become an Eagan Firefighter, download an application from the link above or call the Eagan Fire Administration staff at (651) 675-5900. Information on becoming a Firefighter I is listed below.

Firefighter I Information Responsibilities & Duties

The Firefighter I is responsible for performing duties in a manner complementary to the efficient operation and growth of the Department, including:

1. Respond to designated station in the event of an emergency call, regardless of time of day.
2. Perform tasks assigned by an officer at an emergency scene.
3. Meet or exceed the Department's training criteria each year.
4. Aid in the orientation and guidance of Apprentice Firefighters.
5. Be cognizant of and adhere to Department policies and operating procedures.
6. Maintain all property and equipment issued to him/her.
7. Become a member of, and actively participate in, at least one standing Department committee (i.e., Bylaws, Social, Planning, Directory, etc.).
8. Do his/her part to establish and maintain good public relations.
9. Participate in fire prevention and pre-incident planning details.
10. Work to constantly improve skills and knowledge.
11. Participate in station and Department work details, including care and maintenance of stations, apparatus and equipment.
12. Be familiar with streets and addresses, the maintenance and operation (including the function) of all equipment, firefighting skills, fire prevention procedures and other fire-related subjects.
13. Keep Department apparatus, tools and equipment in good condition and know their locations.
14. Participate in Department fundraising activities.

Requirements

1. You must be at least 18 years of age.
2. You must be a high school graduate.
3. You must live within a 1.5 mile radius of one of the following five Eagan Fire Stations:
   • Station #1 - 3940 Rahn Road
   • Station #2 - Yankee Doodle Road and Wescott Woodlands
   • Station #3 - 4390 Pilot Knob Road
   • Station #4 - 4200 Dodd Road
   • Station #5 - 4701 Galaxie Avenue
4. The interview process is made up of three parts as follows:
   1. You must successfully complete a pre-screening interview;
   2. You must successfully complete a physical examination prior to the start of the apprentice program. Such examination shall be at the City's expense and shall be conducted by a licensed, qualified doctor who will be designated by the City. Such examination will be given to determine if the prospective volunteer firefighter is physically able to perform the duties of the position; and
   3. You must successfully complete a psychological examination prior to the start of the apprentice program. Such examination shall be at the City's expense and shall be given by a licensed, qualified doctor who will be designated by the City. Such examination will be given to determine if the prospective volunteer firefighter is psychologically able to perform the duties of the position.
5. A Minnesota Driver's License check will be completed by the Police Department for all apprentices prior to acceptance.
6. Complete a eighteen (18) month apprentice probation period. During this probationary period, you will not be allowed (or asked) to drive any Fire Department vehicles (excluding staff vehicles).
7. You will be required to attend 80% of all weekly Fire Department training sessions after you have been released to do so.
8. You will be required to respond to a minimum of 30% of all fire calls after you have been released to do so.
9. You will be required to notify the Fire Department of any residence changes or work hour changes. Changes of work hours and residence could result in termination depending upon the needs of the Fire Department.
10. Your value and commitment to the Department will be evaluated by the percentage of your attendance to fire calls and training sessions during the hours for which you were hired (i.e., day firefighters should respond to day fire calls and day training sessions). However, this should not stop you from responding to fire calls at other times if you are available.

Time Committment

• 22 weeks (1 day per week/up to 3 hours per day) of apprentice firefighter training. Two (2) missed training sessions during this period will result in automatic termination.
• 12 weeks (1 day per week/up to 3 hours per day) of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) training. 42 weeks (1 day per week, either Monday night or Tuesday morning/up to 3 hours per day) of regular scheduled weekly Fire Department training sessions.
• Special training sessions and section schools offered throughout the year.

Benefits Include

• Stipend per fire call. 
• Paid training.
• Vested in a Relief pension after five (5) years of service.
• Fully vested in a Relief peision after twenty (20) years of service.

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