FIREFIGHTER

City-of-Minot; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Minot is accepting applications for the entry-level position of FIREFIGHTER in the Minot Fire Department. This full-time, nonexempt civil service role involves skilled fire suppression and emergency response work, including responding to emergency calls and operating suppression equipment.

Applicants must graduate from high school or obtain a GED and complete a written firefighter exam, agility/fitness tests, interviews, background checks, and a post-offer medical exam.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Must complete written firefighter exam.
• Must pass physical agility and fitness test.
• Must pass oral interviews, background investigation, and post-offer medical exam.

Responsibilities

• Respond to citizen calls for emergency assistance due to fires and other crisis situations.
• Operate fire suppression equipment.
• Perform other standard firefighting duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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FIREFIGHTER

Full Time 33-000 Protect Serv Minot, ND, US 2 Attachments

Salary Range: $25.54 To $37.91 Annually

If you are interested in serving your community and making an immediate impact, we’re looking for you!

The City of Minot is accepting applications for the entry level position of Firefighter in the Minot Fire Department, with an application deadline of Friday, September 18th, 2026.

Nature of Work

The City of Minot is accepting applications for the entry-level position of FIREFIGHTER. This is a full time, nonexempt civil service position. This is skilled fi er suppression and emergency response work involving responding to citizen calls for emergency assistance due to fires and other crisis situations; operates fire suppression equipment. Applicants must complete the written fire fighter exam, complete a job-related physical agility and fitness test, oral interviews, background investigation, and post-offer medical exam. see attached job description for complete details.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED

Compensation and Benefits

• The assigned salary range for Firefighter under the 2026 City of Minot Annual Pay Plan is Grade 58, with an annual salary range of $53,113 – $78,847 per year.
• This is a full time, FLSA non-exempt position.
• This is a benefitted position. Please see the current City of Minot Benefits Guide for complete information.
• Information regarding the salary increase structure and any applicable promotional ladder or advancement structure is available in the current City of Minot Annual Pay Plan.

Application and Testing Requirements

Requirement

Details

Testingrequirement

Firefighter testing will take place on Friday, September 25th, 2026beginning at 9:00 AM. Physical Agility Testing immediately follows written exam. First round interviews will occur on same day Friday, September 25th, 2026.

Human Resources Office, City Hall, 10 3rd Ave SW.

hr @minotnd.gov

EEO / By Order of the Minot Civil Service Commission

Attachments (2)

FIREFIGHTER HIRING INFORMATION PACKET- September 2026.pdf