On-Call Firefighter

Do You Want to Become a Thomas Township Firefighter? What is the job description of an on-call Fire Fighter? Under the direction of the Fire Chief, or his/her designee a Thomas Township Fire Fighter controls and extinguishes fires, protects life and property, and maintains equipment. The Thomas Township Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer. As such, all persons are eligible for employment as paid on call firefighters without regard to race, color, creed, sex or national origin. Additionally, persons employed will not be subject to discrimination, harassment or inappropriate treatment with respect to their race, color, creed, sex or national origin as outlined in specific Federal, State of Michigan or local law ordinance.

The Application Process… The following steps shall be taken in examining an applicant's qualifications for employment as a paid on call firefighter: Complete an application form and submit to the Public Safety Office, 8215 Shields Drive. This includes copying driver's license and proof of automobile insurance and your signature on a background record check permission form. All applicants must participate in an interview conducted by the Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, and Township Manager. The interview will be for the purpose of discussing the applicant's background, qualifications, employment history, understanding of job responsibilities of this position and other matters relevant to employment. Once you successfully complete the initial pre-employment process, you will be offered a conditional offer of employment contingent upon the successful completion of the following: Successfully complete a basic reading test. A satisfactory background check conducted for criminal record, driving record, and personal history. A satisfactory driving record. Pass an agility test. Pass a physical exam and drug screen. All persons employed as on call Firefighters are required to complete within 24 months 1. Michigan Firefighter Training Council – Firefighter I & II 2. Michigan Department of Public Health – a minimum of a Emergency Medical Responder Training begins

What Are the Minimum Requirements? Must be physically able to perform the duties of a firefighter as required by the Department and as determined by the Department's designated medical examiner. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a driving skills test. Must be subject to a review of their driver's license status on a annual basis. Must be alcohol and drug free and able to test negative on an annual basis. Must be able to pass physical agility tests when administered and as required. Must be insurable under the guidelines established by the Township's liability insurance carrier. Must possess and/or be able to acquire firefighter certification as mandated by the State of Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council. Must have and continue to maintain a good driving record in accordance with department policy. A valid Michigan driver's license is required for initial employment and must be maintained while an employee. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. The applicant must provide proof of High School graduation or G.E.D. Equivalency. Must be able to speak, read, write, understand and comprehend English for purpose of performing the multiple communication functions of the job's duties and responsibilities, and for the purpose of completing and/or following and/or applying all directives, manuals, logs, reports and other communications pertaining to employment. Must have the ability to acquire and to use specialized fire fighting knowledge, techniques and practices, and a mechanical aptitude. Must have independent reliable source of transportation to the fire station upon receiving the alarm signal. Must report for work when called, in a fit, mental and physical condition in order to perform job duties and assigned tasks. This includes willingness and ability to participate in training and development activities. Must have a workable phone. Must be able and willing to work cooperatively and effectively within the structure of team approach concept, and/or individual initiative concept. Must have the ability to work well with other individuals, be pleasant, congenial, and able to remain calm and courteous in relationship with other personnel, management and the public. Must be self-motivated and be able to perform job duties independent of and without direct supervisory assistance and/or direction. Must be able to work well and to perform work efficiently and productively under pressure, which may be caused by having to face critical and unexpected situations. Must not have any facial hair or any hair which interferes with the seals on breathing apparatus, or cause the seals to improperly seat tightly against the face. The employee must be cleaned shaven in the area of the sealing surface of the respirator. Facial hair that could interfere with the operation of the inlet or exhaust valves of the respirator will not be allowed.

If you are interested, take the first step by printing then filling out the mini-application and dropping it off at the Public Safety Building, 8215 Shields Drive, Saginaw, MI 48609.

Requirements: Age 18+, high school diploma/GED, valid Michigan driver's license, good driving record, physically able to perform duties, pass agility and physical exam, drug/alcohol free, able to acquire Firefighter I & II and EMR certifications, reliable transportation to fire station, ability to work as team, speak/read/write/understand English, mechanical aptitude

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled