All Brainerd Paid on-Call Firefighters must possess a valid MN Driver's License and live within 10 minutes driving time of either the Laurel Street or Northeast Brainerd Fire Stations.  

Brainerd Paid on-Call Firefighters must respond to a minimum of 30% of all paged emergency calls per quarter.  Currently Brainerd Fire Department averages 500 emergency calls per year.  Brainerd Paid on-Call Firefighters must also participate in 60% of all scheduled trainings per quarter, and become familiar with our coverage area of 260 square miles.  

Community service is a big part of our mission and Brainerd Paid on-Call Firefighters are expected to take part in various forms of service, such as public education, special details, community events, and fundraisers.  Brainerd Paid on-Call Firefighters are also required to join the Brainerd Fire Department Relief Association.

Our hiring process consists of a passing score for both the written and agility tests, successful completion of a series of pre-employment tests, including drug screening, and a physical, cardiac stress test and a psychological test.  Newly hired Brainerd Paid on-Call Firefighters will become Firefighter I and II State Certified within one year of hire (City paid training), and trained to the Emergency Medical Responder level with twenty-four months of hire (City paid training).  Training certifications are required to be kept current for all Brainerd Paid on-Call Firefighters.

Contact the Brainerd Fire Station at 218-828-2312 with any questions.  We appreciate your interest!