Firefighter

Department: Fire

Supervisor: Fire Chief

Salary: Volunteer

Closing Date: July 13 2025

Under direct supervision of the Fire Chief Firefighters are responsible for implementing fire prevention suppression and preventing or minimizing the loss of life and property by fire and other emergency situations.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The Essential functions listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Responds to fire alarms emergency medical calls and emergency rescue calls including ice and water rescue and recovery hazardous materials incidents and other emergency calls or controlled fires.
• Assists with fire prevention inspections and pre-fire planning of commercial buildings.
• Maintains fire apparatus and equipment.
• Attends regular and assigned training sessions to maintain and upgrade firefighting skills.
• Performs as driver/operator of fire apparatus.
• Attends regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Effectively and respectfully communicates and interacts with other employees supervisors individuals from other organizations and customers.
• Performs the physical mental and work environment demands of the position.
• Participates in training and education opportunities to maintain and improve proficiency. Attends and participates in professional organizations.
• Performs other related functions as assigned or apparent.

Equipment Used:

Firefighting equipment including high-pressure water hydraulic and air equipment SCBA ladders and various firefighting power equipment and hand tools.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws City ordinances City and departmental policies and procedures and relevant reference materials.
• Knowledge of Citys geography business and residential areas.
• Knowledge of modern firefighting methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of operating principles and practices.
• Ability to maintain an appropriate level of discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner including during stressful situations and under deadlines.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with difficult people/situations and exemplify an enthusiastic resourceful and effective service attitude.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas explanations and recommendations orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups commissions elected officials employees and the general public.
• Ability to listen comprehend and effectively communicate information both written and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid Minnesota Drivers License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background and physical examinations.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Due to the need for a timely off-duty response to emergencies this position is required to live (maintain a principle residence) within a 15-minute drive as measured to the corporate city limits of Le Sueur as a condition of employment. The driving time is defined as driving under normal driving conditions and at not greater than posted speeds. Firefighters must establish this principle residence within one (1) year of appointment.

Work Schedule:

This position is on-call 24 hours a day seven (7) days a week 365 days a year.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the employee to work alone with others around others and have contact with the public. This position will work inside outside in confined spaces on uneven ground and underground. This position may be exposed to dust dirt fumes gases chemicals noise excessive noise vibration infectious diseases pressurized equipment explosive material/equipment burning material/equipment moving objects heat extreme heat cold extreme cold wetness humidity and marked changes in temperature or humidity. Activities that will occur continuously more than 7 hours are problem-solving analytical ability verbal communication written communication organizational skills concentration working with interruptions and time management. Activities that will occur frequently 4 to 7 hours are: interpersonal skills standing; walking; bending/stooping; squatting; crawling; crouching; pulling; twisting; climbing heights; reaching at above and below shoulder level with the right shoulder left shoulder or both shoulders at the same time; using fingers and hands for repetitive non-repetitive or consistent actions; handling talking; hearing and seeing with near vision far vision depth perception accommodation color vision and field of vision/peripheral vision; smelling; and carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds. Activities that occur occasionally 1 to 3 hours are: sitting; kneeling; climbing staircases; sense of touch; use of the right foot left foot and both feet at the same time for repetitive movements; and carrying and lifting over 75 pounds. Activities that occur infrequently up to 60 minutes are: written communication creativity fine manipulating. This position will require the ability to drive an automobile including fire trucks and fire equipment.

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

Questions about this position Please contact Human Resources & Communications Director Stacy Lawrence at or .