The Shakopee Fire Department is hosting a recruitment event for residents interested in learning more about becoming a paid-on-call firefighter. The event will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at Shakopee Fire Station 1, 2700 Vierling Drive E. This is an opportunity for interested candidates and their spouses to learn more about the role and responsibilities of being a paid-on-call firefighter, as well as participate in hands-on skill stations. Parents should leave their children at home.

Candidates interested in attending a recruitment event are asked to email fireinfo@ShakopeeMN.gov to provide the department with a proper estimate.

Paid-on-call firefighter applications will be accepted on the city website beginning Feb. 17. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for March with an early June start date.

More information about the recruitment process is available on the Becoming a Firefighter webpage.