Experienced Duty Crew Firefighter Position Profile (PTS)
Pay: $19.67 for shifts, training sessions, meetings and special details.
Post: 5/8/2026
Fire Department Open House Overview: 5/21/2026 from 6:30 pm – 8:00pm at Fire Station 1 (14800 Scenic Heights Road) *Attendance is optional but highly encouraged. Interested applicants are encouraged to bring their families and support systems to this overview.
Deadline to Apply: June 1, 2026 by 12:00 pm (central time)
First Round Interviews: June 5, 2026 – June 15, 2026 (virtual)
Final Interviews & Physical Ability Test: June 22, 2026 – June 24, 2026 *Held during standard daytime business hours.
Pre-Employment Background Process: June 29, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Contingent Offers: Week of August 10, 2026 *Following the completion and review of backgrounds.
Pre-Employment Physical Test & Psychological Evaluation: Week of August 17, 2026 – August 28, 2026 *The pre-employment process and review of process are estimated to be completed by September 4, 2026.
Formal Offers: anticipated by September 4, 2026
Expected Start Date / Orientation / Uniform & Gear Fitting: the evening of Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Fire Station 1 (14800 Scenic Heights Road) *Attendance is required.
Recruit Training Academy: September 14, 2026 *Attendance is required.
Details
- Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal (PTS), Non-Exempt
- Eligible for benefits according to the Eden Prairie Fire Department Relief Association bylaws
- Reports to Duty Crew Lieutenant
- Located at one of the following stations: Station1 (14800 Scenic Heights Road). Station 2 (12100 Sunnybrook Road). Station 3 (7350 Eden Prairie Road). Station 4 (17920 Linwood Court)
- After successfully completing required training: Minimum of 108 hours per quarter of duty-crew shifts, on call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for “All Call” response, regular training sessions and meetings including nights and weekends required. Minimum hours may be adjusted.
Responsibilities
The Duty Crew Firefighter serves to promote fire education and prevention throughout the community as well as to provide fire suppression and emergency rescue services as needed. This position is primarily responsible for the following areas of impact:
- Participates in department and squad work details. Makes known to the department’s training division and squad officer any problems at the earliest possible stage.
- Attends all department-training sessions and drills designated as mandatory by the department’s training division.
- Participates in prevention activities and safety education.
- Responds immediately to emergency calls under the close supervision of officers and senior firefighters. Performs tasks as directed by an officer on the emergency scene.
While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High School Diploma (or G.E.D. equivalent) is required.
- Prior successful completion of Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, and Hazardous Materials Operations are all required. Please attach a copy of your certifications to your application.
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is required. Please attach a copy of your current certificate to your application.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification is preferred. Please attach a copy of your current certificate to your application.
- State Certified FAO is preferred. Please attach a copy of your current certificate to your application.
- Blue Card Certification is preferred. Please attach a copy of your current certificate to your application.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license (and have excellent driving record).
- Work involves frequent calls to emergency situations. There is regular exposure to very disagreeable working conditions such as fumes, fire, smoke, extreme weather conditions including ice, snow, extreme high and low temperatures, humidity, rain, dirt, mud. The work involves exposure to hazardous conditions such as toxic chemicals, slippery conditions, working in traffic areas and adverse road conditions. While at emergency scenes, Duty Crew Firefighter may have exposure to injury, trauma, blood-borne pathogens, traffic accidents, and visual and emotional trauma. Duty Crew Firefighter is required to take appropriate safety precautions and wear protective equipment which may include a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Duty Crew Firefighters must be able to stand, climb ladders, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and reach, walk or run on uneven surfaces and to drag up to 200 pounds for a distance of 50 feet. There is hearing/listening, seeing/observing, communication, grasping and occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of up to 100 pounds, frequent lifting, pushing or pulling of up to 50 pounds and regular moving of objects up to 20 to 40 pounds. Moderate attention to detail and deadlines is required in completing reports and paperwork. Working 24-hour shifts may be required, where sleep is frequently disrupted.
- Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position include professional reference checks, background check, work history verification, education and training verification, physical ability test, pre-employment physical exam, driver’s license check (must have valid driver’s license and excellent driving record) and a psychological evaluation.
Training & Shift Requirements
- Successfully pass FAO (Fire Apparatus Operator) class and requirements within the first four years on the Eden Prairie Fire Department.
- After the initial training, Duty Crew Firefighters must meet department training requirements for training sessions on Thursday for the duration of firefighter career. These training sessions typically occur from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
- After successfully completing the required training, Duty Crew Firefighters must work a minimum of 36 duty crew shift hours per month or 108 duty crew shift hours per quarter. Shifts are scheduled for the upcoming month and are based upon seniority. Typical available shifts occur on weekdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM, 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, or 12:30 PM – 5:00PM. Available weekend shifts are 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM and 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. These minimum hour requirements may be adjusted.
Skills
- Accountability: Follows through on commitments. Focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift. Is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts. Actions and words are in sync. Follows all policies and procedures. Takes responsibility for actions. Shares the right information. Maintains confidentiality.
- Communication: Communicates in a clear and consistent way so the receiver understands the message. Tailors words, non-verbal and verbal body language to audience. Able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.
- Sound Judgement: Makes effective decisions with provided information. Weighs options and analyzes different ways to complete tasks, options, pros and cons. Choses appropriate action based on a specific situation. Moves forward with the best option to achieve task/goal.
- Decision Making: Can make good decisions independently. May seek additional input from others when necessary to reach a conclusion when appropriate. Quickly thinks about possibilities before acting. Determines best course of action in the moment based upon training and experience. Able to take learned decisions in one area and apply in similar situations.
- Technical Learning: Consistently achieves the technical knowledge necessary to be effective. Stays up to date with laws, statutes, industry standards, organization, and product information. Able to learn and apply knowledge to work. Utilizes technology to achieve goals/results.
Our Values
We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance, and relationships.
