Become Paid-On-Call Staff

Requirements for Operating as a POC Firefighter

Paid on Call staff are required to be Firefighter 1&2 certified and perform fire response only. POC responds and operates out of Station #2.

You do not have to have Firefighter certifications to apply and be hired. Our staff will train you to become certified.

Minimum Requirements for application are the following;

• High School Diploma or GED/HSED
• Valid driver’s license equivalent to Minnesota Class “D”
• Ability to pass entry level testing and background check
• Reside within 20 minutes of Fire Station No. 2 (11896 Townline Road)
• Ability to pass CPAT physical fitness test within 1 year of employment
• Ability to obtain NFPA 1001 certification or IFSAC equivalent within one year of employment.
• Ability to obtain MN firefighter licensure within one year of employment.

On-call firefighters are required to attend 30% of all activities. This includes training and call response.

 Paid on-call Firefighters are required to maintain firefighter licensure and certification.

Hourly wages

Paid on-call firefighters are paid an hourly rate for emergency response and training. 

All costs associated with obtaining certification, licensure and CPAT are covered by the city. 

Pension

A retirement package is also available through the Hibbing Firefighters Relief Association.

How do I become a Paid-on-Call Firefighter?

1. Complete and submit an online application.
2. Firefighter 1 & 2 training/certification (paid by the city & trained by staff upon employment)
3. Submit a current CPAT certification or complete CPAT within 1 year of employment
4. Maintain a 30% response rate for fire calls and training