Golden Valley Fire Department Seeking New Recruits

The Golden Valley Fire Department is looking to add a few new faces. Area residents will have three opportunities next month to learn more about what it takes to be a Golden Valley firefighter.

Residents with questions about working with the department can attend the annual Public Safety Open House June 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and tour the three city fire stations.

Those who are eligible—at least 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license, live or work within six minutes of a station, and have a high school diploma or equivalent—can get an up-close look at the job at the Firefighter Recruitment Expo June 23 at 7 p.m.

“You’ll get a chance to try on fire gear, put on a self-contained breathing apparatus, watch a live burn, take part in a auto extrication demo, and potentially climb our ladder trucks,” Stephen Baker, fire education specialist, said in a news release. “Instead of telling you what it’s about, we’ll show you.”

Golden Valley firefighters will be on hand at the expo to answer additional questions and share their experiences.

The department will host a follow-up meeting June 27 at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. to provide information on hiring, training, scheduling and more.

All events will be held at Golden Valley Fire Station 1 at 7800 Golden Valley Road. For more information, visit the department’s website at www.goldenvalleyfire.com or call 763-593-8079.