Question 1

What are the requirements to become a firefighter in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Most Minnesota firefighters need a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and to pass a background check, plus role-specific items like valid driver's license, birth certificate or passport, high school diploma / ged. Physical readiness for the CPAT is also expected.

Question 2

What fitness test do firefighters take in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Firefighters typically prepare for the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Built for the Badge trains women to the exact CPAT standards with a free readiness assessment.

Question 3

How many firefighter jobs are open in Minnesota right now?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 10 active firefighter openings in Minnesota on Built for the Badge, updated weekly from official agency boards.

Event	Minimum	Target
Push-Ups	25 reps	40 reps
Pull-Ups	3 reps	8 reps
Sit-Ups (1 min)	25 reps	40 reps
1.5-Mile Run	15:30	13:00
Stair Climb (Step Mill Hold)	200 sec	170 sec
Victim Drag (165 lbs, 35 ft)	35 sec	25 sec

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