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Paid on Call Fire fighter - Big Lake

League of Minnesota Cities
Big Lake, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 May 2026
💰 $32,000/yr

About the role

Posting number: Big Lake

Department: Not Applicable

Job classification: City Job

Posting type: Open

Categories: Fire & EMS

Summary

Looking for a meaningful way to serve your community? Consider becoming an on-call firefighter with the Big Lake Fire Department!

This is a competitive opportunity. To ensure timely emergency response, all on-call firefighters must reside within a designated area of the City of Big Lake or Big Lake Township. Selected candidates must complete approximately 200 hours of required training during their probationary period. Training covers fire suppression, search and rescue, emergency medical response, hazardous materials, and more.
Minimum Qualifications:
•High school diploma or equivalent
•Minimum age of 18
•Valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license
•Must live within 7 miles of the Big Lake Fire Station
•Ability to pass all required pre-employment screenings, including a physical exam
Rate of Pay: Starting at $16.50 per hour
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Please submit applications by email to Chief Hansen:
blfdmn1@gmail.com or applications can be delivered or mailed to City of Big Lake, 160 Lake Street N, Big Lake MN 55309

Learn and apply:  https://www.biglakemn.org/jobs.aspx

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