Full Time Firefighter

This is skilled fire fighter work position extinguishing fires, responding to emergency calls and performing emergency medical techniques in order to protect and minimize the loss of life and property. Assignments are received and are carried out under considerable judgment, initiative and skill in a variety of cases and must be able to act without direct supervision in completing work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responds to fire alarms; analyzes situation at scene and operates accordingly; operates pumps; performs search and provides emergent care, extinguishes fire and ensures area is safe before leaving scene
Responds to emergency calls and performs emergency work in both fire and non-fire situations; performs emergency medical techniques at scene and prepares follow-up reports on calls
Restores and maintains trucks and equipment to ensure they are operational and ready for emergencies
Participates continually in educational programs, training and practice drills; participates in continuing education requirements maintain EMS certifications
Maintains public relations with the community; provides fire prevention classes and fire station tours, performs a number of housekeeping and maintenance duties in and around the fire station
Assists with annual fire safety inspections based on knowledge and training
Interprets and enforces codes and ordinances, provides written warnings and issues court appearance tickets for violations
Performs other related duties as assigned within knowledge, skills and abilities set forth by the Fire Chief

BENEFITS: Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Retirement plan, Vision insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Athletic Center Membership

Requirements: U.S. citizen, age 18+, high school diploma or equivalent, valid Michigan Driver's License, Hazardous Materials Certification (Operations Level), current ARC or AHA CPR certification (BLS), AED and First Aid Certification, successfully completed Firefighter I and II (preferred), valid state Paramedic or EMT license (preferred), CPAT exam passage (preferred)

Salary: $55,135.00 - $75,365.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Continuous