Saint Paul EMS Academy

Saint Paul EMS Academy The Saint Paul EMS Academy trains and certifies low-income, minority, and women youth of Saint Paul, Our upcoming class will be starting soon.

The Saint Paul EMS Academy opens doors for young adults from low-income households to careers in Emergency Medical Services & firefighting. Our mission is to serve low-income residents of our city in order to help Saint Paul close the achievement gap for people of color and women. We are an Emergency Medical Technician certification program. Our courses last 10-14 weeks and include over 240 hours

of instruction. Tuition is free, and uniforms, books and other materials for the course are provided free of charge. Participants also earn an hourly wages throughout the program. Since the summer of 2009, the EMS Academy has graduated 17 classes and over 350 EMTs. Applications for the next academy will be available at www.stpaul.gov/jobs starting Spring of 2022. The EMS Academy also offers financial assistance for housing and transportation. In addition the academy has built in weekly financial literacy. For more information email [email protected] or call 651-224-7811

1 hour left to apply for the best job you will ever have!!
02/28/2026

1 hour left to apply for the best job you will ever have!!

The Saint Paul Fire Department provides both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to Minnes...
02/13/2026

The Saint Paul Fire Department provides both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to Minnesota’s capital city. All Saint Paul Firefighters are required to hold an EMT certification, or higher certification, to deliver this critical care to our community. While dual-trained as Firefighters, EMTs respond to a wide variety of incidents, including fire suppression, rescue operations, and medical calls that allow them to apply their EMT skills in a dynamic pre-hospital patient care setting.

Much has changed in Saint Paul over the past several years. The department now operates a dedicated BLS Division that responds to lower-acuity medical calls, continues to send EMTs to Paramedic school each year, and has expanded opportunities for members to develop and advance their medical skills throughout their careers. We also support participation on specialized teams such as the Minnesota Air Rescue Team (MART), Minnesota Task Force 1, and State Hazardous Materials Teams.

Firefighter skills are taught in our academy, but individuals are expected to bring their EMT experience with them from day one. In addition to base pay, EMTs receive a premium for utilizing their medical skills. This premium increases over the course of a career and is higher for members assigned to Engine/Medic companies.

The Saint Paul Fire Department is currently accepting applications for Firefighter through February 27, 2026. Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend an information session to learn more about the position and the hiring process. A list of information sessions, along with application requirements, salary and benefits information, hiring timelines, physical test preparation resources, and the application link, can be found at www.stpaul.gov/firefighter.

It’s a great time to join the Saint Paul Fire Department!

Our instructors and students are ready! Today is day 1 of the Spring 2026 EMS Academy! This EMS Academy is comprised of ...
02/02/2026

Our instructors and students are ready! Today is day 1 of the Spring 2026 EMS Academy! This EMS Academy is comprised of 13 high school seniors, who are embarking on this journey and will both graduate with their high school diploma and National EMT certificate! Please join us in wishing them luck and congratulate them on taking on the challenge of this 9 college credit college course!

Thank you for the partnership with Saint Paul Fire Department, Saint Paul Public Schools SPPS, and Century College for continuing to invest in these young adults!

Are you interested in becoming a firefighter for the city of Saint Paul? Visit Saint Paul Fires Page to apply. Applications are open today!

🎓 EMS Academy Graduation — Class 2025B 🚑16 years. 26 cohorts. 388 graduates and counting.May the work of Freedom House c...
11/15/2025

🎓 EMS Academy Graduation — Class 2025B 🚑
16 years. 26 cohorts. 388 graduates and counting.

May the work of Freedom House continue to grow and inspire.
Today, we celebrate another chapter in a legacy built on courage, opportunity, and community.

This cohort:
106 applications
94 eligible candidates
68 interviews
22 selected
16 graduated
Without a dedicated team of instructors and
partners this does not happen. Thank you to our partners who make this mission possible — Saint Paul Fire Department, Right Track Saint Paul , Regions EMS , Blaze Credit Union, Aspen Mills Uniforms, and Elbeco — thank you for your unwavering support and belief in our students.

A special thanks to Delaware State University and the Savvik Foundation for investing in our future by purchasing new iPads for the Academy to support learning and real-time translation for our English-language learners. Your commitment levels the playing field and opens doors.

Thank you Mayor Carter and Mayor-Elect Her for showing up, supporting, and believing in this work.
Your presence reinforces the value of investing in our future public servants.

This program exists because of partners, passion, and persistence —
and because every student who walks through our doors chooses to rise.

🌟 Congratulations, Class of 2025B!
You earned every step of this moment.

Will YOU be next? 🚒📚🔥🚑

Thank You to Our SponsorsThank you to the sponsors who made this Academy possible. Without your support, we would not be...
09/25/2025

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thank you to the sponsors who made this Academy possible. Without your support, we would not be able to run these classes and continue the Freedom House legacy.
We are grateful to the Saint Paul Fire Department, Right Track Saint Paul, Regions EMS, Blaze Credit Union, Aspen Mills Uniforms

A special thank you to Aspen Mills and Ebelco for donating EMS pants so our students could have a proper uniform for class.

Together we make differences happen!

Celebrating 16 Years of Impact: Launching Our 26th EMS Academy 🚑🔥On September 3, 2025, the Saint Paul Fire Department p...
09/25/2025

Celebrating 16 Years of Impact: Launching Our 26th EMS Academy 🚑🔥

On September 3, 2025, the Saint Paul Fire Department proudly launched its 26th EMS Academy in partnership with Regions EMS and Right Track Saint Paul . This milestone continues a 16-year legacy of preparing the next generation of emergency medical professionals.

This cohort consists of 22 young Saint Paul residents who will complete a 12-week EMT course, gaining vital lifesaving skills and earning their CPR and First Responder certifications—on their way to becoming Nationally Registered EMTs (NREMT) upon passing the exam.

Representing the rich diversity of our city, this class includes 10 males and 11 females from 8 nationalities, speaking 9 languages. They truly embody what the City of Saint Paul looks like today—working together for the greater good of patient care.

We’re proud to welcome them to our Saint Paul Fire EMS Academy family as they continue the Freedom House legacy of service, skill, and community.

Applications for the EMS Academy 2025B are open. The following timeline will help you plan! Class will run Wednesday-Fri...
06/10/2025

Applications for the EMS Academy 2025B are open. The following timeline will help you plan! Class will run Wednesday-Friday 9/3/25-11/12-25.
Please reach out if you have any questions. We hope you apply.

https://righttrack-app.stpaul.gov/applicant_form/account_registration

Application: June 2nd- July 18th
Interviews: July 29th and July 31st
Selection Process: August 4th-August 8th
Offer Sent: August 9th
Program runs: September 3rd–November 12th

Congratulations to the 2025-A Graduates of the Saint Paul Fire EMS Academy!On Friday, May 16, 2025, the Saint Paul Fire ...
05/22/2025

Congratulations to the 2025-A Graduates of the Saint Paul Fire EMS Academy!

On Friday, May 16, 2025, the Saint Paul Fire EMS Academy, in partnership with Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS), proudly graduated eight high school seniors from its Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program. These students, representing six SPPS high schools, join the ranks of 362 past graduates.

This 15-week program marked the Academy’s 16th year and celebrated a major milestone—its 25th graduating class.

Through a strong partnership with Century College, each student earned 9 college credits, while many were also enrolled in International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and participated as multi-sport athletes—demonstrating incredible dedication and discipline.

We extend our sincere gratitude to:

Saint Paul Public Schools for supporting this transformative opportunity,

Century College for enabling dual credit achievement,

Lake Elmo Fire Department for allowing students to ride along with their crews for patient contact,

Blaze Credit Union for its long-standing commitment to financial literacy,

Ramsey County for providing uniform support,

And, of course, to the families, friends, and educators who stood behind these students every step of the way.

Congratulations, 2025-A! Your hard work has paid off. Be proud of all you’ve accomplished—and never forget to let your light shine.

As our students began week 9 of this 15 weeks they presented on the heroes of the original Freedom House and present day...
03/25/2025

As our students began week 9 of this 15 weeks they presented on the heroes of the original Freedom House and present day Pittsburgh EMS. We have taught our students what their program means and why it exist. In order to know where your going you have to know where you have been. They seemed excited and proud knowing their instructors have spent time with the Freedomhouse Medics and with the Pittsburgh EMS Chiefs.


Year 16 class #25

Saint Paul EMS Academy – Shaping the Future of Public Safety Careers!On January 28th, 2025, Saint Paul Public Schools an...
02/27/2025

Saint Paul EMS Academy – Shaping the Future of Public Safety Careers!

On January 28th, 2025, Saint Paul Public Schools and the Saint Paul Fire Department launched the EMS Academy for the second consecutive year, providing high school seniors with an incredible opportunity to jumpstart their careers in public safety and healthcare in partnership with Century College.

Students are now four weeks into the intensive 15-week course, where they’re gaining hands-on training and life-saving skills with Firefighters and Regions EMS physicians and residents. They learn financial literacy thanks to the supportive staff from Blaze Credit Union whom has partnered with the class for the past 10 years. Upon successful completion, students will earn their EMT certification and be ready to pursue careers as firefighters, paramedics, police officers, nurses, physicians, and more!

Thanks to our partnership with Century College, graduates will also receive 9 college credits, helping them get a head start on their higher education journey.

Interested in joining the EMS Academy or the department?
Sign up on our interest lists through the link below and take the first step toward an exciting and rewarding career in public safety!
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Congratulations St. Paul EMS Academy Station 51 Alumni Sam Mancheski on her promotion to Sgt. on the Saint Paul Police D...
12/01/2024

Congratulations St. Paul EMS Academy Station 51 Alumni Sam Mancheski on her promotion to Sgt. on the Saint Paul Police Department. Your service from St. Paul Parks and Recs, The Saint Paul Fire Department to the Police Department has been unwavering. Your dedication to the city you are from is to be imitated. Congratulations again Sergeant Mancheski.

Congratulations to the 24th EMS Academy! These 18 students fought hard and earned it! We couldn't he more proud as you j...
08/22/2024

Congratulations to the 24th EMS Academy! These 18 students fought hard and earned it! We couldn't he more proud as you join the EMS family. Always remember why you started. A family that grows together cannot be broken. Congratulations again on continuing the tradition. 15 years and more to come!

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