{"id":2625,"date":"2019-11-08T19:03:53","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T19:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2625"},"modified":"2019-12-26T18:54:36","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T18:54:36","slug":"how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-minnesota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-minnesota\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become A Firefighter In Minnesota"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It may seem like it would be quite a quiet place to learn how to become a firefighter in Minnesota, but there is far more going on than one would suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This northern state is fairly rural with most of the\npopulation and industry-focused in one area. Yet, there are different\nchallenges faced in different areas of the state \u2013 from the vibrant\nmetropolitan area to the icy lakes in winter. Therefore, you need to know what\nis necessary to become a firefighter in Minnesota. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661307e1d6c0d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661307e1d6c0d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-minnesota\/#How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Minnesota\" title=\"How to Become a Firefighter\nin Minnesota\">How to Become a Firefighter\nin Minnesota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-minnesota\/#Firefighting_in_Minnesota\" title=\"Firefighting in\nMinnesota\">Firefighting in\nMinnesota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-minnesota\/#Fire_Academies_in_Minnesota\" title=\"Fire Academies in\nMinnesota\">Fire Academies in\nMinnesota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-minnesota\/#Major_Fire_Departments_in_Minnesota\" title=\"Major Fire Departments in Minnesota\">Major Fire Departments in Minnesota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-minnesota\/#Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Minnesota\" title=\"Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Minnesota\">Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Minnesota<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Minnesota\"><\/span><strong>How to Become a Firefighter\nin Minnesota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years\nold in most departments<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A good\nhigh school education and commitment to learn<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Resident\nin the state with a valid state license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Physically\nfit<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>EMT\ntraining recommended<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimal qualifications in Minnesota are fairly relaxed\nas compared to some states. There aren\u2019t the same concerns about age\nrestrictions or training in some areas. But that doesn\u2019t mean that you\nshouldn\u2019t expect to study hard and work hard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruits here need to know a range of skills to handle the\ndifferent responsibilities that Minnesota brings after they pass the screening\nand background checks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I want to look at the contrasts of the north and south of this state. What does it take to work in the northern countryside and down in the large metropolitan area of the twin cities? I will also talk about some of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fire academies (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/find-fire-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">fire academies<\/a> in the state and the major fire departments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefighting_in_Minnesota\"><\/span><strong>Firefighting in\nMinnesota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that want to work for a major city and enjoy a more\nvaried series of calls need to look at working in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area\nof Minnesota. The 2010 census recorded a population here of nearly 3,700,000\nmillion people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is significant when we consider that the state\u2019s entire\npopulation at the time was just over 5.3 million. The metropolitan area\ncontains the best of the state\u2019s businesses, sports teams, cultural centers and\ntransportation hubs. That means a lot of vital resources to protect in a small\narea. It is also home to its own International Airport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters here must be on their guard to help with all\nkinds of accidents and emergencies. The urban population is always going to be\nat risk of fire, so they need the best suppression methods and training for\ndifferent structures and incidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also more medical emergencies here and risk of\nhazardous material contamination, structure collapse and other accidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minnesota is regarded as the True North of the US because of\nthe location and the climate of the state. But, even those that live in the\nmetropolitan areas of Minnesota like to make a point of heading north for\nvacations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many escape the cities to head into the national parks and\nup around the lakes. There is a connection to the great outdoors here as people\nexplore the forests and fish in the ice. However, these outdoor pursuits can\nbring their own dangers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The icy waters can be very dangerous if people fall in or\nget trapped in bad weather. Some urban dwellers can underestimate the terrain\nof the forests, injury themselves and require medical attention. There is also\nthe risk of wildfire in these areas in the summer months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that the fire departments of these Northern\ndistricts need to be just as well prepared to help people throughout the year.\nIn the summer, they will see an influx of visitors returning to residences that\nwere empty in the winter. Those that are more reckless may need help from\nspecialist water rescue teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there are the increased risks of wildfire calls and\nmedical incidents as the population increases. When the winter rolls in, some\nwill continue to test the ice and find themselves in need of ice rescue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the increased risk of vehicular accidents on\nicy rural roads and all those uninhabited buildings to protect from fire risks.\nVehicular skills, paramedic skills and structural fire skills are all useful in\nthis area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_Academies_in_Minnesota\"><\/span><strong>Fire Academies in\nMinnesota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>St Paul: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Minnesota State College Fire\/EMS\/Safety Center (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.firecenter.mnscu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota State College Fire\/EMS\/Safety Center<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Detroit Lakes: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Minnesota State Community and Technical College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.minnesota.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota State Community and Technical College<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Brooklyn Park: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hennepin Technical College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hennepintech.edu\/programs\/overview\/Fire_Protection\" target=\"_blank\">Hennepin Technical College<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>East Grand Forks: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Northland Community and Technical College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northlandcollege.edu\/programs\/firefighter_-_paramedic\/program_detail.php?program_code=436\" target=\"_blank\">Northland Community and Technical College<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>White Bear Lake: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Century College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.century.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Century College<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Duluth: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Lake Superior College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lsc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lake Superior College<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Bemidji: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Northwest Technical College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ntcmn.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Northwest Technical College<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Grand Rapids: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Itasca Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.itascacc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Itasca Community College<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Austin: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Riverland Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.riverland.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Riverland Community College<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Marshall: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Southwest Minnesota State University (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.smsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Southwest Minnesota State University<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Mankato: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southcentral.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"South Central College (opens in a new tab)\">South Central College<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Minnesota State has its own school to teach students the\nbasics in fire, EMS and rescue skills. Students here can train in a range of\ndifferent courses. Some are designed for those that are completely new to the\nprofession while others are aimed at those with some previous experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New recruits can gain experience in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"EMS skills (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/emt-training-near-me\/\" target=\"_blank\">EMS skills<\/a> and basic fire training to prepare for entry-level certificates. Qualified firefighters can learn about different materials, rescue techniques, medical skills and more to help improve their abilities out in their community. You can see the full range of courses <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/mnscu.rschooltoday.com\/cad_clients\/mnscu\/uploads\/6279873065bc0de874e8bc_2019-fire-school-poster.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Superior College in Duluth provides students with a few\ndifferent options in the world of fire science. There are associate degree\nprograms here on Fire Officer training and Fire Science and Administration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latter is part of a transfer pathway where students can work on their first two years at the college and then, if desired, move on to Minnesota state for a full degree. The associate degree on its own should still be enough for most people that want to make a start in the fire service. The full degree brings more opportunities for managerial roles. Learn more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/degrees.lsc.edu\/minnesota-transfer-pathways-fire-science-and-administration-as-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Fire_Departments_in_Minnesota\"><\/span><strong>Major Fire Departments in Minnesota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is a list of\nmajor fire departments in Minnesota.&nbsp; While it isn\u2019t comprehensive it\u2019s a\ngreat place to start if you\u2019re interested in learning more about how to become\na firefighter in Minnesota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Minneapolis-St.\nPaul Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years old in most departments<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A good high school education and commitment to learn<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Resident in the state with a valid state license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Physically fit<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>EMT training recommended<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As I talked about this Twin City area as one metropolitan\nregion, I should take some time to mention the fire departments here. Each city\nhas its own fire department that is responsible for its own portion of the\narea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In St Paul, there are 15 fire stations looking after calls\nfor fire suppression, medical incidents and other problems. The city has some\nclear expectations of what it takes to work there. They want someone that can\nbalance leadership skill with the ability to be a team player. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They must also be able to solve problems effectively and show self-control in \u201cchaotic situations\u201d. Finally, they talk about the need to have people that understand the diverse communities of the city and its needs. Residency of at least one year in the city is a must. You can learn more about this department <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stpaul.gov\/departments\/human-resources\/jobs\/firefighter-information\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over in Minneapolis, there are lots of divisions and\nspecializations to ensure that their firefighters can handle every call with\nease. This includes the Haz-Mat center and the divisions for Collapse and Urban\nSearch and Rescue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also lots of firefighters trained in Water Rescue, Ice Rescue and Swift Water Rescue in their 19 stations. Essentially, this means that if you come and work here, you can expect to be able to deal with anything that you will find in the entire state. Find out more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.minneapolismn.gov\/fire\/jobs\/WCMSP-194017\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become an Andover,\nMN Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years\nold in most departments<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A good\nhigh school education and commitment to learn<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Resident\nin the state with a valid state license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Physically\nfit<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>EMT\ntraining recommended<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I also want to take a moment to talk about the scale and\nperspective of one of Minnesota\u2019s smaller departments. The Andover Fire Department\nonly has 55 paid-on-call firefighters that work out of 3 stations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they did receive the award for 2019 Fire Department\nof the Year, which shows that they know how to take care of their community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a clear community focus here where the residents\nand fire crews work together for a better city. For example, they have an\n<a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/fire-hydrant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adopt-A-Fire Hydrant<\/a> program where residents are responsible for clearing the\narea around the hydrant on their property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes things easier for the firefighters to get on with their important jobs. Learn more at facilities and prospects of working in Andover by heading to this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.andovermn.gov\/188\/Fire-Department\" target=\"_blank\">link<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Minnesota\"><\/span><strong>Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Minnesota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two sides of the story when we look at the job\nprospects of Minnesota compared to its immediate neighbors. The state employed\na lot of firefighters compared to both of the Dakotas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were 590 in North Dakota in 2018 and 6,840 in\nMinnesota. This meant a rate of 2:39 per 1000 jobs which is quite high. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, North Dakota and South Dakota firefighters got\n$42,980 and $44,710 on average per year respectively while Minnesota firefighters\nwere paid $37,690. The metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington\nthat stretches between Minnesota and Wisconsin was the 10th in the nation for\nmetropolitan employment figures with 4,780 employed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is a massive percentage of the state\u2019s personnel and it\nshows the draw of Minneapolis as an employer for career firefighters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st\">https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is fascinating to learn how to become a firefighter in\nMinnesota. There are so many different opportunities and skills to learn that\ncould save a life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, while it may seem quieter up here, there are seasonal\nrisks all year round in the north and constant calls in the cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, you need the right levels of passion,\ndetermination and skill to make it as a firefighter in Minnesota. Find the\nright course for you, focus on the type of role you want and make sure that you\ncan provide the best possible service to those in your community. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It may seem like it would be quite a quiet place to learn how to become a &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"How To Become A Firefighter In Minnesota\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-minnesota\/#more-2625\" aria-label=\"Read more about How To Become A Firefighter In Minnesota\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2627,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,15],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Become A Firefighter In Minnesota | 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