Fire Department · Career
Woodbury Fire Department
Saint Paul, MN · Washington County
Woodbury's Emergency Medical & Fire Services is a combination department serving the city of Woodbury, a growing suburb in the Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota. It operates as a division under the city's Public Safety organization alongside the police department.
The department runs out of four strategically located stations, with headquarters at Station 1 on Radio Drive. Its personnel are a blend of full-time and part-time Firefighter Paramedics, reflecting an EMS-forward model that pairs paramedic-level medical care with fire suppression and rescue.
Beyond emergency response, the department invests heavily in community risk reduction, offering fire prevention programs and public safety education on topics ranging from smoke alarms to lithium-ion battery safety. A Public Safety Campus remodel and expansion is slated to begin in spring 2026.
MissionResponding to life safety emergencies while providing public safety education and fire prevention programs.
Woodbury bills itself as "a destination EMS Fire department in the Twin Cities metro area" and hires both full-time and part-time Firefighter Paramedics, who respond to fires, EMS and rescue calls, and hazardous materials incidents. The department also runs EMS Fire Cadet and Police & Fire Explorer programs as entry pathways.
Current openings are posted and applied for through the governmentjobs.com portal. For questions about Firefighter Paramedic positions, candidates are directed to contact EMS Fire Assistant Chief Kevin Asauskas.
Benefits
The city offers medical, dental, and life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; both mandatory and voluntary retirement plans; and vacation, sick, personal holiday, and holiday pay. Benefits eligibility begins the first of the month following the hire date.
What positions does Woodbury's fire department hire for?
The department hires full-time and part-time Firefighter Paramedics, and also offers EMS Fire Cadet and Police & Fire Explorer programs as entry pathways into the fire and EMS service.
How do I apply?
Current openings are posted and applied for through the governmentjobs.com portal, linked from the city's EMS Fire Recruitment page. You can also contact EMS Fire Assistant Chief Kevin Asauskas with questions about Firefighter Paramedic positions.
What does a Woodbury Firefighter Paramedic do?
Firefighter Paramedics respond to fires, emergency medical service and rescue calls, and hazardous materials incidents. Duties include fire suppression, operating apparatus, delivering emergency medical aid and patient care, performing rescues, fire investigations, and public safety education.
What benefits are offered?
The city offers medical, dental, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; mandatory and voluntary retirement plans; and vacation, sick, personal holiday, and holiday pay. Benefits eligibility begins the first of the month following the hire date.
How many stations does the department operate?
The department operates four stations across the city, with headquarters (Station 1) at 2100 Radio Drive and additional stations on Upper Afton Road, Thames Road, and Woodbury Drive.