Fire Department · Combination
Shakopee Fire Department
Shakopee, MN · Scott County
30 full-time, 14 part-time members
The Shakopee Fire Department was established in 1883 and provides fire suppression, emergency medical, and rescue services to the City of Shakopee and the neighboring Jackson and Louisville Townships in the southwest Twin Cities metro. It operates from two fire stations with a modern fleet of engines, ladders, and specialized rescue equipment.
The department runs a combination staffing model of roughly 30 full-time and 14 part-time members, including a fire chief, two deputy chiefs, a fire marshal, three battalion chiefs, six captains, a fire inspector, and career and part-time firefighters. All firefighters are certified to the Firefighter II level by the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board and trained as Emergency Medical Technicians.
Demand has grown sharply, with annual call volume more than doubling from 910 calls in 2018 to 1,938 in 2024. In response, the department is adding full-time staffing and moving toward 24/7 coverage from both stations.
Missioncomprehensive fire, emergency medical, and rescue services to the City of Shakopee and the neighboring Jackson and Louisville Townships
Firefighter and officer openings are posted through the City of Shakopee's careers portal on GovernmentJobs. The department is in a period of active growth: a $2.6 million FEMA SAFER grant is funding the addition of 15 full-time positions (three battalion chiefs, three captains, and nine firefighters), with hiring that began in late fall 2025 and onboarding and training anticipated in 2026.
These positions enable full-time staffing at Fire Station 2 for the first time and around-the-clock coverage from both stations. FEMA covers 75% of salary and benefit costs in the first two years and 35% in the third year, after which the City fully funds the positions permanently.
Requirements
- Firefighter II certification (Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board)
- Hazardous Materials Operations certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
The department held its first Fire Academy in 2024.
How do I apply for a firefighter job with Shakopee Fire?
Firefighter and officer positions are posted through the City of Shakopee's careers portal on GovernmentJobs (governmentjobs.com/careers/shakopeemn). Watch that portal for open postings.
Is Shakopee Fire hiring right now?
The department has been actively growing. A FEMA SAFER grant is funding 15 new full-time positions, with hiring that began in late fall 2025 and onboarding and training expected in 2026. Check the city careers portal for current openings.
What certifications do I need to be a Shakopee firefighter?
Members are certified at the Firefighter II level by the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board, certified in Hazardous Materials Operations, and trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT).
Is Shakopee Fire a full-time or part-time department?
It is a combination department with roughly 30 full-time and 14 part-time members, and it is adding full-time positions to reach around-the-clock staffing at both of its stations.
Does the department run its own academy?
Yes. Shakopee Fire held its first Fire Academy in 2024.
What kinds of calls does Shakopee Fire respond to?
The department handles fire suppression, EMS/EMT-level medical care, rescue operations including vehicle extrication, water rescue and confined space, and hazardous materials response. It ran 1,938 calls in 2024.