Edina Fire Department launches recruitment drive at council meeting
The Edina City Council heard a presentation focused on recruiting new firefighters and paramedics to the Edina Fire Department. The department highlighted career opportunities and its community-focused work environment to encourage applications.
The Edina Fire Department presented information about joining the department at Thursday's city council meeting, emphasizing the collaborative culture and professional growth opportunities available to new recruits. All personnel in the department serve dual roles as both firefighters and paramedics, working 24-hour shifts with modern equipment and strong team camaraderie.
The department outlined various career advancement paths for interested applicants. Firefighters can progress to positions such as driver, acting officer, or captain. The department also offers opportunities to join specialized teams, including the SWAT team and Minnesota Task Force One, which provides disaster response and rescue capabilities across the state.
Beyond emergency response, the Edina Fire Department emphasized its active role in the community. The department participates in local events like the art fair, conducts safety camps in schools, and partners with police for "Night to Unite," a community engagement initiative. These programs underscore the department's commitment to building relationships with residents and promoting public safety awareness.
The presentation concluded with an invitation for community members interested in a career in firefighting and emergency medical services to apply. The department highlighted the supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development as key reasons to consider joining the Edina Fire Department.
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[0:00] Edina has really great people that work
[0:02] here and a lot of opportunities.
[0:04] We are so varied here. Everyone from the
[0:06] chief all the way down to our newest
[0:08] hire are all paramedics and
[0:10] firefighters. We train with different
[0:12] types of the most modern equipment
[0:13] because we work 24-hour shifts. We
[0:15] exercise together. We basically live
[0:17] together.
[0:17] I get to come hang out with my friends
[0:18] every day.
[0:19] Our dorm rooms are all isolated.
[0:21] Everybody has their own dorm.
[0:22] We do stuff with the art fair, safety
[0:24] camps inside the schools. We had the
[0:26] night to unite with police and fire
[0:28] throughout the community.
[0:30] Everything's very communitydriven here
[0:31] at Adina.
[0:32] If someone was considering coming to
[0:34] work here at Adina Fire, I would
[0:35] strongly encourage you to come and check
[0:37] us out.
[0:38] We have a ton of different kind of
[0:39] divisions you can go into with the SWAT
[0:41] team, uh, Minnesota Task Force One, our
[0:44] committees,
[0:44] a driver, acting officer, a captain. you
[0:48] have an opportunity to advance uh to
[0:50] gain seniority and to just be around a
[0:52] group of individuals who are progressive
[0:55] and willing to learn and work together.
[0:57] If you're thinking about coming to Dina
[0:58] Fire, just do it.
[1:00] Make the jump. We have an amazing crew
[1:02] that works here. We have great
[1:03] opportunities and we are supported by an
[1:05] absolutely amazing community.
[1:09] [Music]
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