Firefighter

Salary: $65,141.00 - $84,797.00 Annually
Location: Battle Creek, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 10/29/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: IAFF

Benefits:
Employer Assistance Plan (EAP): 100% Employer paid through Pine Rest
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package – Paid Time Off will vary by position and is outlined within City Policy or union contract.
Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year
Voluntary Benefits:
- Longevity pay
- Military pay differential

This posting will remain open until we begin our next Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List process, which is expected to begin Fall 2026. You will not be contacted about next steps until the Fall.

To apply, you can now apply online by clicking on the job title and clicking on the "Apply" link. After viewing the Job Description, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using the online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload it from a saved document on your computer, or manually enter your personal information. This application will be saved and used to apply for future job openings. If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email humanresources@battlecreekmi.gov or call 269-966-3355. Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Salary: $65,141.00 - $84,797.00 Annually