Fire Department
North Saint Paul Fire Department
Saint Paul, MN · Ramsey County
The North St. Paul Fire Department protects the lives and property of residents, businesses, and visitors as first responders to fires, medical emergencies, disasters, and other public-safety concerns across the 3.1-square-mile city of North St. Paul, Minnesota, in the Twin Cities metro. It responds to about 1,800 emergency incidents a year, including structure and vehicle fires, alarm calls, EMS, motor-vehicle accidents, water and ice rescue, and fire-cause investigations.
The department consists of 4 full-time and 35 paid-per-call employees; full-time staff handle administration, fire inspections, code compliance, and weekday response, supported by paid-per-call firefighters. Advanced Life Support ambulance service is provided by Lakeview Hospital EMS, whose paramedics are based locally at the fire station. It is led by Fire Chief Jason Mallinger.
North St. Paul hires part-time paid-on-call firefighters alongside its full-time staff.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Valid State of Minnesota driver's license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Able to respond within 8 minutes from your home to the fire station at 2400 Margaret Street
- EMT and Firefighter I & II certification encouraged
Hiring process
- Complete a city application
- Complete and pass a background check
- Interview with NSPFD officers
- Complete and pass a physical examination and drug test
- Complete and pass the physical agility test
- Offer of employment
Benefits
Paid-per-call firefighters are compensated for hours worked (paid monthly), with a pension plan that vests after a minimum of ten years of service. The city provides required training for applicants with limited or no experience.
How is the North St. Paul Fire Department staffed?
4 full-time and 35 paid-per-call firefighters, plus locally based ALS paramedics from Lakeview Hospital EMS.
How many calls does the department run?
About 1,800 emergency incidents a year across a 3.1-square-mile city.
Who provides ambulance service?
Advanced Life Support ambulance service is provided by Lakeview Hospital EMS, with paramedics based at the North St. Paul fire station.