Firefighter / Paramedic

Under the general supervision of a Company Officer or Senior Firefighter, the Firefighter/Paramedic responds to emergency scenes to perform firefighting, salvage, and Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical duties. Employees in this position are responsible for performing all duties accurately and efficiently to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Rochester Hills residents and Fire Department personnel. This position is 24 hour shift / 2912 hours per year. Anticipated start date is January 4, 2027.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform fire fighting activities including but not limited to, extinguishing fires, searching burning buildings, rescuing and assisting victims from emergency sites, driving fire apparatus, operating fire pumps and related equipment, laying hose, climbing ladders, and using Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Assess fires and other emergency situations; report conditions to others. Perform salvage operations such as evacuating water; removing debris and performing general clean up at the scene. Perform emergency medical activities including but not limited to, Advanced Life Support (ALS) assessment and treatment of medical and/or trauma adult and pediatric patients. Perform ALS medical procedures as required by the Oakland County Medical Control Authority (OCMCA) protocols. Participate in training and maintain acceptable medical and fire fighting skill levels. Direct personnel with regard to EMS activities at incident scenes as required. Enter Fire and EMS data on computer. Maintain communication logs of all associated activities. Participate in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other fire prevention programs. Maintain fire equipment, buildings and apparatus, including performing minor repairs to Department properties and clean and test equipment. Perform routine housekeeping duties at the fire station. Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with others including City staff, hospital and other emergency personnel, and members of the public. Ensure and comply with safe working standards. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, Michigan Firefighter Training Council Firefighter I and II certification, Valid State of Michigan Paramedic License OR National Registry Paramedic Certification, Current American Heart Association CPR for the Professional Rescuer AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certification, Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record (no more than 4 points), Current Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) or Oakland Community College Fire Physical Agility Test (OPAT) card/certificate, Satisfactory NFSI test score on file with EMPCO Inc

Salary: $86,347.58 - $99,321.73 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-13