EMS Pathways Academy

Earn a Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. Start your career in the Minneapolis Fire Department.

Student internship

This EMS Pathways Academy provides students training to learn what it is like to be an Emergency Medical technician (EMT) and to take the EMT certification test. 

  • There is no cost to apply.
  • Selected participants are paid $17.05 an hour.

Commitment to diversity

The City of Minneapolis is committed to help the local EMS workforce be diverse and reflect the community it serves. Multi-lingual and people from all cultures are welcome to take part. We are here to help you succeed. The first class of graduates included 91% of color and was over 50% female. 

Information session presentation

You can:

How it works

  • Attend an informational session
  • Met the applicant requirements
  • Pass the physical exam
  • Complete and submit your application
  • Receive notification of your acceptance
  • Attend, in-person, all classes
  • Take the EMT certification test

Applicant requirements

Interested applicants must meet all of these requirements:

  • Be 18 years of age
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Be authorized to work in the United States
  • Be able to attend a daytime 12-week course

Hiring process

  • Screening session 1: pre-selection testing and intake
  • Screening session 2: panel interviews and physical agility exam
  • Selected candidates undergo pre-employment background check

Class dates and times

  • Class are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
  • Classes start March 10, 2025

Apply now

Applications will be accepted from Dec. 30 - Jan. 13, 2025.

Apply for the internship

Past information sessions

Minneapolis Firefighter Museum

Attendance type: In person

Date

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Time of event

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location 

664 22nd Ave. NE

Minneapolis, MN 55418

Urban Research and Outreach Engagement Center

Attendance type: In person

Date

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Time of event

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Location 

2001 Plymouth Ave N.

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Minneapolis American Indian Center

Attendance type: In person

Date

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Time of event

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location 

1530 East Franklin Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55404

Contact us

Fire Department

General Information

612-673-2890

TTY

612-263-6850

Fax

612-673-2828

Address

City Hall
350 Fifth St. S., Room 133
Minneapolis, MN 55415