Live out your childhood dream and join an active and committed team whose members share a common desire to serve.

The Minnetonka Fire Department is now seeking applicants for paid-on-call firefighters. These critical positions protect life and property by performing effective rescue and firefighting skills. 

Qualifications

• A belief in and commitment to the organization's shared values.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Primary residence is a 15-minute maximum drive time from a Minnetonka fire station.

Key dates in the hiring process

• Info meeting: Sept. 22
• Application deadline: Sept. 30
• Written test: Oct. 8/9
• Interviews:  October-November
• Offer: Early December
• Start date: January 2026

Apply online to be a paid-on-call firefighter.

The Minnetonka Fire Department operates five fire stations with a combination staff of full-time and paid-on-call firefighters. Learn more about the department.