The Minneapolis Fire Department (MFD) is looking to further diversify its workforce to better reflect the community it serves. MFD saves and protects life, property or the environment at emergencies and in addition, provides the residents of the City of Minneapolis emergency medical services, community outreach, hazardous materials response, confined space & collapse rescue and water/river rescue. Minneapolis Firefighters work a 24-hour shift, beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 8 a.m. the following day. A Firefighter is on duty an average of 10 days a month, 107 days out of the 365 day year including weekends and holidays. Starting salary for an MFD Firefighter Cadet is $21.98/hour and after promotion to Firefighter, wages increase to $65,312 annually.

Minneapolis Fire is posting the application for Firefighter Cadet online April 19-30, 2021. Minimum qualifications for candidates include:

• a High School Diploma or GED,

• a Valid Driver’s License,

• at least 18 years of age,

• demonstrated ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultures, economic and ethnic backgrounds.

At the information sessions, attendees will be able to talk to Minneapolis Fire and Human Resources representatives and can access information and requirements on the spot.