If you are interested in serving your community and making an immediate impact, weāre looking for you!
The City of Minot is accepting applications for the entry level position of Fireļ¬ghter in the Minot Fire Department, with an application deadline of Friday, May 15th, 2026.
Nature of Work
The City of Minot is accepting applications for the entry-level position of FIREFIGHTER. This is a full time, nonexempt civil service position. This is skilled ļ¬re suppression and emergency response work involving responding to citizen calls for emergency assistance due to ļ¬res and other crisis situations; operates ļ¬re suppression equipment. Applicants must complete the written ļ¬reļ¬ghter exam, complete a job-related physical agility and ļ¬tness test, oral interviews, background investigation, and post-offer medical exam. PleaseĀ seeĀ attachedĀ jobĀ descriptionĀ forĀ completeĀ details.
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Education and Experience
- Ā Graduation from high school or GED
Compensation and Beneļ¬ts
- The assigned salary range for Fireļ¬ghter under the 2026 City of Minot Annual Pay Plan is Grade 58, with anĀ annual salary range of $53,113 ā $78,847 per year.
- Ā This is a full time, FLSA non-exempt position.
- Ā This is a beneļ¬tted position. Please see the current City of Minot Beneļ¬ts Guide for complete information.
- Ā Information regarding the salary increase structure and any applicable promotional ladder or advancement structure is available in the current City of Minot Annual Pay Plan.
Application and Testing Requirements
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Requirement | Details |
TestingĀ requirement | Firefighter testing will take place on Thursday, May 21st, 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM. Physical Agility Testing immediately follows written exam. First round interviews will occur on same day Thursday, May 21st, 2026. |
Online Application Required | A City of Minot Application for Employment must be submitted through the City of Minot website atĀ https://www.minotnd.gov/jobs |
Questions
Ā Human Resources Office, City Hall, 10 3rd Ave SW.
Ā hr @minotnd.gov
EEOĀ /Ā ByĀ OrderĀ ofĀ theĀ MinotĀ CivilĀ ServiceĀ Commission
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