Paid on Call Fire fighter - Big Lake

League of Minnesota Cities
Big Lake, Minnesota 55309 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 07, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Fire and EMS
  • Summary

    Salary: $16.50 Hourly
    Location : Big Lake
    Job Type: On-Call
    Job Number: Big Lake
    Department: Not Applicable
    Opening Date: 05/13/2026
    Closing Date: 7/31/2026 5:00 PM Central

    Job Posting

    Looking for a meaningful way to serve your community? Consider becoming an on-call firefighter with the Big Lake Fire Department!

    This is a competitive opportunity. To ensure timely emergency response, all on-call firefighters must reside within a designated area of the City of Big Lake or Big Lake Township. Selected candidates must complete approximately 200 hours of required training during their probationary period. Training covers fire suppression, search and rescue, emergency medical response, hazardous materials, and more.
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Minimum age of 18
    • Valid Minnesota Class D driver's license
    • Must live within 7 miles of the Big Lake Fire Station
    • Ability to pass all required pre-employment screenings, including a physical exam
    Rate of Pay: Starting at $16.50 per hour
    Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 at 5:00 pm
    Please submit applications by email to Chief Hansen:
    or applications can be delivered or mailed to City of Big Lake, 160 Lake Street N, Big Lake MN 55309

    Learn and apply:
    Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.
  • Job Description

    Salary: $16.50 Hourly
    Location : Big Lake
    Job Type: On-Call
    Job Number: Big Lake
    Department: Not Applicable
    Opening Date: 05/13/2026
    Closing Date: 7/31/2026 5:00 PM Central

    Job Posting

    Looking for a meaningful way to serve your community? Consider becoming an on-call firefighter with the Big Lake Fire Department!

    This is a competitive opportunity. To ensure timely emergency response, all on-call firefighters must reside within a designated area of the City of Big Lake or Big Lake Township. Selected candidates must complete approximately 200 hours of required training during their probationary period. Training covers fire suppression, search and rescue, emergency medical response, hazardous materials, and more.
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Minimum age of 18
    • Valid Minnesota Class D driver's license
    • Must live within 7 miles of the Big Lake Fire Station
    • Ability to pass all required pre-employment screenings, including a physical exam
    Rate of Pay: Starting at $16.50 per hour
    Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 at 5:00 pm
    Please submit applications by email to Chief Hansen:
    or applications can be delivered or mailed to City of Big Lake, 160 Lake Street N, Big Lake MN 55309

    Learn and apply:
    Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.
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