Fire Fighter

Date Posted: Monday, January 9, 2023
Deadline: Open until filled

Duties and Responsibilities

Would you like to have a rewarding job as a volunteer firefighter in your community? To join you must be at least 18 years of age, reside within the Howard Lake Fire District, and become EMT and Firefighter I certified within three years. Members of the Department must respond to at least 15 ambulance calls in a year and attend training and other meetings on the second and last Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the fire hall.

Pay and Benefits

Members are paid per ambulance call and members are eligible to receive a pension of $2,300 (as of 2023) per year of service after they become fully vested at 20 years of service and are 50 years of age (As of January 1, 2019).

Interested in joining or have questions about the Fire Department and Ambulance Service? Contact the Fire Chief at: 320-299-3771 or email.

A complete job description and employment application can be found below.