The Lake Johanna Fire Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications for employment are accepted year-round. The hiring process normally starts in the fall based on station staffing needs.

The typical steps of our hiring process include: a review of their application, an interview, a physical agility test, a psychological evaluation and a medical physical.

Upon successful completion of this process, the candidate will be invited to attend an orientation session about the Lake Johanna Fire Department before hire.

Pay
Firefighters are paid an hourly rate for calls, drills, shift work and other duties.

Pension
All firefighters who serve 10 years or more are eligible to collect a pension once they reach the age of 50. To receive the full benefits, 20 years of good service time is required.

Training
Lake Johanna Fire Department offers free training to all firefighters. Probationary firefighters will be trained and certified in the following:

• Firefighter I
• Firefighter II
• Hazmat Operations
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Qualifications In order to join the Lake Johanna Fire Department you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a valid MN Driver's license
• High School Diploma or GED

For more information on applying, please email apply@ljfd.org for an informational packet and additional information.