Fire Department · Combination
East Bethel Fire Department
Cedar, MN · Anoka County
East Bethel Fire Department has protected the north Twin Cities suburb of East Bethel since 1959. It operates from three stations with a small full-time core supported by a roster of paid-on-call firefighters.
The department runs a broad, all-hazards mission for its area: structure and vehicle fires, hazardous materials response, auto extrication, and water and ice rescue. Every responder is trained to at least Emergency Medical Responder level, and the department carries advanced medical capabilities including medications, defibrillators, and airway adjuncts.
Its fleet reflects a rural-suburban footprint: engines, tankers for areas without hydrants, rescue trucks, grass trucks for wildland work, command vehicles, a specialized rescue trailer, and a mobile light tower. A volunteer Auxiliary supports the department with community outreach and events such as the annual open house at Station 1.
East Bethel is a combination department staffed by two full-time members and roughly 30-35 paid-on-call firefighters, so most positions are paid-on-call rather than full-time career roles. The department's public site does not post a standing application or formal hiring steps.
Prospective firefighters and Auxiliary members are directed to contact the department directly. Reach the fire administration at 763-367-7886 (Chief) or 763-367-7895 (Deputy Chief) to ask about current openings and the application process.
Is East Bethel a career or paid-on-call department?
It is a combination department: two full-time members plus roughly 30-35 paid-on-call firefighters, so most firefighting positions are paid-on-call.
How many stations does the department operate?
Three stations: Station 1 at 2751 Viking Boulevard NE, Station 2 at 2375 221st Avenue NE, and Station 3 at 342 Forest Road NE.
Do firefighters here need medical training?
Yes. All personnel are trained as EMTs or Emergency Medical Responders, and the department carries advanced medical interventions including medications, defibrillators, and airway adjuncts.
What kinds of calls will I respond to?
The department handles structure fires, vehicle fires, hazardous materials incidents, auto extrication, and water and ice rescue, along with emergency medical response.
How do I apply or express interest in joining?
The website does not host a standing application. Contact the fire administration directly at 763-367-7886 (Chief) or 763-367-7895 (Deputy Chief) to ask about openings.