Firefighter/Paramedic

NOTICE CITY OF ALLEN PARK FULL-TIME FIRE FIGHTER / PARAMEDIC. The City of Allen Park is now accepting applications to establish an eligibility roster for employment opportunities for the position of full-time Firefighter/Paramedic.

ANNUAL BASE COMPENSATION EFFECTIVE 4/29/2025
Paramedic: openings are listed under separate paramedic posting if openings exist.
Fully Qualified Firefighter Paramedic: $62,270.88 – 76,292.22 ( $63516.30 – 77,818.06 -effective 7/1/25)
Lateral Hires paid up to $76,292.22 ($77,818.06 effective 7/1/25), depending on experience as Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
A copy of the most recent collective bargaining agreement and complete benefit package is available upon request.

PENSION
Retirement Healthcare Savings Plan
Generous Leave Time
Competitive Health Insurance Plan (premium paid by the City)
Life Insurance
Voluntary 457b plan options, and Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability Insurances are available.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must (upon submission of application):
Be at least eighteen (18) years old, a high school graduate, or possess a GED equivalent.
Be a citizen of the United States.
Have a valid Michigan driver's license or chauffeur's license.
Possess a current State of Michigan Paramedic License
Possess current ACLS and BLS cards by time of hire.
Certification of written exam results from Current Conference of Western Wayne, EMPCO, or other industry recognized testing entity.
Certificates: Firefighter I and II certificates from the Michigan Firefighters Training Council
Highschool diploma or GED.
Submit to and pass an oral board interview.
Submit to and pass a background and driving record check
Submit to and pass a psychiatric evaluation, medical examination, and drug screen

How To Apply
Applications are available at City of Allen Park Department of Human Resources, located at 15915 Southfield Road, Allen Park, MI 48101
Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for official Holidays
Applications can also be found online at: Fire Department Employment Application
Directions for submission are listed on the application.

Requirements: Fire Academy certification or willingness to attend; Paramedic certification or EMT certification

Salary: Fully Qualified Firefighter Paramedic: $62,270.88 – 76,292.22 ( $63516.30 – 77,818.06 -effective 7/1/25)

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled