Fergus Falls, Minn. (KBRF) – The Fergus Falls Fire Department is holding a hiring open house next Monday in an effort to draw more applicants into becoming paid, on-call fire fighters.
The event is scheduled for Monday, October 23rd, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Fergus Falls Fire Station.
Some of the mandatory qualifications for a position in the department include:
- Being at least 18 years old and the ability to respond to calls at all hours.
- Applicants are required to live within a 10-minute drive time to ensure quick response.
- Additionally, there’s a unique opportunity for eligible candidates to reside at the fire station.
The duties of Paid On-Call Firefighters involve various aspects of emergency response, including firefighting, emergency medical aid, technical rescue, hazardous materials handling, fire prevention, life safety education, continuous training, and equipment maintenance.
The Fire Department will provide extensive training for successful candidates.
Applications for the position should be submitted to Human Resources by Wednesday, October 25th, at 3 p.m.
The hiring process also includes a written test on Thursday, November 2nd, at 6:30 p.m., followed by interviews on November 13th & 14th.
The final step is the Physical Agility Test, which is scheduled for Saturday, November 18th.
This event will present an opportunity for individuals and their families to explore the requirements and benefits of joining the Fergus Fall Fire Department as a paid on-call firefighters.
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