Firefighter Information Page
This information was last updated on July 9, 2010.
Final Firefighter exam letters were mailed on July 8, 2010. The information in the letter includes candidates overall score and rank on the eligible list.
For additional information on the exam process, please view the menu option on the left under "2010 Eligible List Information."
2010 Firefighter Physical Performance Test
Scoring for the physical exam will be as follows:
Completion Time Physical Ability Band Score
Less than 3 minutes and 30 seconds 100
3 minutes and 30 seconds – 4 minutes 14 seconds 95
4 minutes and 15 seconds – 4 minutes 59 seconds 90
5 minutes – 5 minutes 44 seconds 85
5 minutes 45 seconds – 7 minutes 80
7 minutes 01 seconds and greater Fail
Residency Points
The deadline to submit documentation for residency points was May 28, 2010. No additional documentation will be accepted at this time.
2010 Firefighter Salary and Benefits
The 3-month Academy, Firefighter Trainee Salary is $1,453 (Bi-weekly)
Firefighter Annual Salary after the Academy:
Starting: $47,419
3-year: $59,458
5-year: $61,852
For other current benefit information, click here.
More Information
Please review the Job Announcement for complete details of the Firefighter requirements and testing process.
The Fire Department website will provide you with additional information about the Saint Paul Fire Department.
Please review the Firefighter Job Description for more information about the position of Firefighter with the City of Saint Paul.
Visit our Employment Opportunities page for current job openings with the City of Saint Paul.
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