Firefighter/Paramedic

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of the supervising officer, is responsible for protecting life, property, and the environment from fire; providing rescue and emergency medical services; containing and controlling the accidental or illegal intentional release of hazardous materials; performing fire code compliance inspections and delivering community fire education programs; operating and performing general maintenance on fire department vehicles and equipment and cleaning and maintaining fire department facilities. Performs a variety of miscellaneous functions as may be required in the day to day operations of the fire department.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Possession of a High School diploma or the equivalent. Licensed by the State of Michigan as Paramedic. Certified by the State of Michigan as a Firefighter I and Firefighter II. State of Michigan certification at the Hazardous Materials Operations level.

Experience: Experience as a Paramedic and Firefighter preferred.

Other Requirements:
- Possession of a valid State of Michigan Driver's License.
- Current Basic Life Support Certification
- Current Authorization by Tri-County Emergency Medical Control Authority
- Basic computer data entry knowledge helpful

Exceptions: State of Michigan Licensed EMTs will be considered provided they meet all other employment qualifications. Hourly rate for EMTs will be (Pay Grade 4) $22.79/hour per IAFF contract.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 12 Months

HOURS TO BE WORKED: 24 hour shifts, 56 hour work week

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: November 1, 2026

Applications are available at www.delhitownshipmi.gov. A complete job description is available upon request by emailing tricia.vanderploeg@delhitownshipmi.gov.

Requirements: Paramedic certification

Salary: 2026 HOURLY RATE: (Pay Grade 5) $23.93 - $28.71/hour

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled