Join Dayton Fire Department

Paid On-Call Firefighting is a rewarding and valuable way to serve your community. It takes dedication and many hours of training and education.  If you’re willing to put in the time and effort, there is a place in our department for you.

Interested candidates can fill out an application and mail it to City Hall or email it to City Clerk/Assistant City Administrator, Amy Benting at abenting@daytonmn.gov. 

Requirements

To join the fire department, candidates must:

• be 18 years or older
• have a high school diploma
• be able to pass a criminal background check and psychological evaluation
• have a valid Minnesota driver’s license
• pass a physical agility test (PAT)  
• live within 10 minutes of a Dayton fire station, per Google maps.
• It is not required that candidates live within the boundaries of Dayton

Dayton Fire Department Hiring Process

In addition to the general requirements, there are several steps in the DFD hiring process.  Please note that the full process can take up to 2 months.  If there are no positions open at the time of your inquiry, your application will be saved and you will be contacted when a position comes available.

• Applications for the next hiring cycle will be accepted through May 14, 2026
• Attend a Physical Ability Test session 
• Interview with a panel of up to six department members
• BCA criminal background and driving record check
• Psychological Evaluation
• Full physical, including drug test, hearing screening and EKG

Submit an Application   This can be sent to City Hall or emailed to Amy Benting at abenting@daytonmn.gov.

Current Fire Department Openings

Part-Time Duty Crew Firefighter

Job Type:  Part-Time
Salary:  $25.02 - $31.66
Closing Date: Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
To Apply:  Submit Cover Letter, Resume, Application & References to Amy Benting, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk at abenting@daytonmn.gov 

Under the direction of a Company Officer or Chief Officer, a Firefighter performs firefighting, emergency medical, rescue, and related duties in protecting life and property. Firefighters participate in training, public education, equipment and facility maintenance, and community engagement activities.

This position responds to fire, rescue, medical, and other emergency incidents, participates in training and maintenance activities, and provides fire safety education and community relations to the public.  

For more information, please view full job description.

Part-Time Duty Crew Firefighter Job Description