Crime & Safety
Woodbury Looks to Hire New Firefighter/EMTs
Applications can be found at Woodbury City Hall.
The Woodbury Fire Department is now accepting applications for firefighter/EMTs.
The department is looking to hire up to 16 people for the paid-on-call night-responder positions, said Fire Cmdr. John Wallgren.
Applications are available at City Hall and are due by May 3.
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The Woodbury FD is facing retirements, and other firefighters are moving out of the community, Wallgren said.
“We’ve been monitoring our numbers and we did not have a fall hire,” he said.
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Applicants must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or its equivalent. People will have to undergo a background check and a psychological evaluation, Wallgren said.
Firefighter/EMTs are being hired at all four stations:
- Thames Road Fire Station
- Fox Run Fire Station
- Afton Road Fire Station
- Public Safety Headquarters
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