Part-Time or Paid On Call Firefighter

City of Chanhassen; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MN PERA Pension Plan

Retirement benefits upon vesting

Job summary

The City of Chanhassen's Fire Department invites applications for part-time or paid-on-call firefighters to serve residents and businesses, respond to mutual aid requests, and participate in training and community safety programs.

Selected candidates will work evening and weekend duty crews with hourly pay and access to retirement benefits through the MN PERA Police & Fire Retirement Plan upon vesting; the department emphasizes readiness, integrity, and dedicated service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Work a minimum of 108 hours per quarter in a part time role or 66 hours quarterly in a paid-on call role.
• Attend mandatory training as assigned by the department (typically one or two Monday evenings per month).
• For paid on call positions, maintain residency within 15 minutes of the fire station (7610 Laredo Drive).
• Must successfully pass a pre-placement physical agility test, medical physical, and psychological assessment before beginning work.

Job description

OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE

The Chanhassen Fire Department is a combination fire department utilizing full-time and part-time, paid-on call firefighters to serve the residents and businesses within the City of Chanhassen. The department also responds to mutual aid requests from neighboring departments, typically for larger incidents such as structure fires, grass fires, and other emergency management events.

Applicants will have the option to select either a part-time or a paid-on-call position.

PAY-2026 Rates

• Part-Time Firefighter
  1. $26.00 hourly (Firefighter/EMT)
  2. Retirement benefits available through the MN PERA Police & Fire Retirement Plan upon vesting
• Paid-On-Call Firefighter
  1. $26.00 hourly (Firefighter/EMT)
  2. $11,200 annual pension benefit upon full vesting through the Chanhassen Fire Relief Association

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Our Mission

To enhance the safety and wellness of our customers, the Chanhassen Fire Department is committed to serving the public. We accomplish this through the delivery of professional emergency services and effective community risk reduction programs.

Our Vision

We are committed to honoring the tradition of excellent community service. The Chanhassen Fire Department is a diverse team fully dedicated to our mission, always striving for continuous improvement.

Our Values

• Dedication – We are dedicated to our community, our readiness, and our organization.
• Courage – We have the courage to act with purpose to make a difference and aim for better outcomes.
• Pride – We honor the traditions and culture that make the Chanhassen Fire Department a highly respected agency.
• Integrity – We serve the community and each other with respect, honesty, compassion, and inclusion.

SCHEDULE

Primary evening and weekend response comes from the paid-on call/part time staffing model, working duty crew shifts alongside career staff. The current paid-on call/part-time schedule primarily covers the following times:

• Monday-Friday, 6 PM-6 AM
• Saturday-Sunday, 6 AM-6 AM

The department is currently staffed with 24 part-time firefighters and 11 full-time staff members who respond from one fire station and handle about 1,600 calls per year. Firefighters receive hourly pay for working duty crew shifts and responding to callbacks. Department training is paid at the same hourly rate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Work a minimum of 108 hours per quarter in a part time role or 66 hours quarterly in a paid-on call role.
• Attend mandatory training as assigned by the department (typically one or two Monday evenings per month).
• For paid on call positions, maintain residency within 15 minutes of the fire station (7610 Laredo Drive).
• Must successfully pass a pre-placement physical agility test, medical physical, and psychological assessment before beginning work.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license.
• The city has determined that a fingerprint criminal background check is necessary for this position.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the city and requirements of the job change.

The City of Chanhassen is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.