Firefighter (Basic EMT)

An employee in this classification responds to emergencies and performs pre-hospital care, fire suppression activities, rescue, damage control, and property preservation.

Illustrative Examples of Work:
- Physically lift and move patients, equipment, hose lines or other barriers to care during fire or emergency medical operations
- Respond to fire with a fire company, enter burning buildings with hose-lines, operate nozzles, and extinguish the fire as directed
- Respond to emergency medical calls and provide direct patient care in compliance with the department's SOP's, protocols and directives
- Operate hand fire extinguishers, fog nozzles, and similar equipment in extinguishing fires; raise, lower, and climb ladders; and ventilate burning buildings to carry off smoke and gases
- Rescue persons from danger and administer medical aid as necessary
- Perform salvage operations such as throwing covers, evacuating water, removing debris, and performing general cleanup at the fire scene
- Perform routine housekeeping duties at a fire station, such as mowing grass, making beds, cleaning walls, washing windows, and sweeping floors
- Perform limited repair and maintenance work on fire equipment and apparatus
- Attend in-service training sessions to learn firefighting strategies and tactics, equipment operation, medical aid, and street and hydrant locations
- Inspects and maintains apparatus and equipment to ensure proper working condition and makes minor repairs as necessary
- Prepares required reports relating to maintenance, inspection, movements, and usage of fire apparatus including equipment and hose records
- Responds to fire and rescue calls and performs suppression, rescue, ventilation and rehabilitation in compliance with the department's SOPs and directives
- Assesses and coordinates the resources and personnel to facilitate safety and quality care for all patients
- Promotes departmental policies, procedures, objectives, safety, and infection control and quality assurance programs
- Participates in a quality assurance program through post-incident analysis and debriefings
- Maintain good physical fitness
- Performs other related work as assigned

BENEFITS:
PAID TIME OFF: Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Business, Bereavement Leave. Employees receive vacation and sick time based on their years of service. Thirteen paid holidays each calendar year.

MEDICAL BENEFITS: Medical and prescription drug coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Four Community Blue PPO plans available. New employees eligible the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

DENTAL & VISION: Available through Delta Dental and EyeMed.

LIFE INSURANCE: At no cost to employee. Coverage amount equal to annual pay rate rounded to next higher even thousand plus $1,000.

DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN: Employees hired as Firefighter (Basic EMT) will not be eligible for the Defined Benefit plan but would become eligible upon promotion to Firefighter (Paramedic). 4% minimum contribution from both City and employee.

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN: City participates in IAFF Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan. Employee contributes 2% of maximum firefighter pay scale per month; City contributes $217 per month.

VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS: Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, short-term disability, identity theft protection, legal assistance.

OTHER BENEFITS: Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center membership, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Fitness Program, Food Allowance, Short-term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete 12-month probationary period.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications completed online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia. Applicants will be notified by email of next steps.

Requirements: US citizen or resident alien with right to work; high school diploma or equivalency; State of Michigan Firefighter II Certificate or equivalent; current State of Michigan or National Registry EMT/AEMT License; currently enrolled in accredited paramedic program; Conference of Western Wayne or EMPCO Firefighter written test score; Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) or equivalent within 12 months prior to application; normal visual functions correctable to 20/20; free from physical defects or conditions impairing duty; valid motor vehicle operator's license or basic commercial driver's license with acceptable driving record; must complete Paramedic training and become licensed Michigan Paramedic within two years of hire or employment terminated. Bachelor's or associate degree in Fire Science or EMS curriculum preferred.

Salary: $55,640.00 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-01