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The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is accepting applications for a Lateral Firefighter position.  This opportunity is available to Firefighters that are currently working full-time and have a minimum of two years fulltime experience with a career fire department, working a 56-hour work week or equivalent while assigned to a shift. This recruitment process will fill anticipated Airport Firefighter openings in 2026.  The Airport Firefighter position is a full-time position located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.  

The Airport Firefighters are responsible for a variety of functions within the MSP International Airport and neighboring communities, including the following: respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents which include the provision of medical, fire suppression, and rescue services. Protecting life and property from the hazards of fire, providing assistance and responding to various types of medical and other emergencies. Firefighters apply fire suppression methods to control and stop property damage, save lives through rescue from fire or other hazardous environments, provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured, perform safety inspections and participate in public education programs.
 
This is a full-time Lateral Firefighter job opportunity with 24-hour shifts and average of 56 hours per week, including 3 hours that are subject to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that shall be paid at one and one-half (1 1/2) times the base hourly rate.

Lateral Firefighter position

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Applicants must have a minimum of two years fulltime firefighter experience with a career fire department. (career fire department working a 56-hour work week or equivalent while assigned to a shift). In addition, meet all the minimum requirements listed below.

1. Please be sure your email address is correctly entered into your application.
2. Frequently check your email inbox and junk mail folder for messages and/or view email through your governmentjobs.com account profile.

 
ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants are required to provide copies of certificates, licenses, and/or transcripts that confirm the successful completion of specific education and training. Applicants must submit one document from each 'Required' category.  Categories marked 'Required If Applicable' require documentation only from applicants who have obtained education, training or certification from that category.

Applicants are asked to limit the number of attachments submitted to the categories listed below. Additional attachments will not enhance the overall application score.  

CATEGORY:

1. MN Fire Fighter License (MBFTE) - REQUIRED*
2. Fire Fighter II - REQUIRED
3. Emergency Medical Technician - REQUIRED
4. Post Secondary Education - REQUIRED IF APPLICABLE
5. 40 Hour ARFF Course or Airport Fire Fighter Certification - REQUIRED IF APPLICABLE
6.  Blue Card Incident Commander Certification - REQUIRED IF APPLICABLE

* Exception - Applicants who are eligible to obtain the MN Fire Fighter License (MBFTE) within 90 days of appointment are not required to attach the MBFTE license to the application.