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 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.

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 or G.E.D., valid Michigan driver's license, ability to pass driving skills test, good driving record, alcohol and drug-free, pass physical agility tests, able to obtain Michigan Firefighter Training Council Firefighter I & II certification, able to obtain Emergency Medical Responder Training, physically able to perform firefighter duties, English language proficiency, independent reliable transportation to fire station, workable phone