Firefighter

FIRE FIGHTER Starting Salary $68,803/year - Maximum Salary $102,658/year (After 4 years) ** Does Not Include the contractual increase of July 1, 2025 Fire Fighter candidates from IAFF represented fire departments with one or more years of experience may qualify for higher starting wages.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Age 18 or older by the closing date for accepting applications
- U.S. citizen
- Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Possess a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in the State of Michigan
- Possess a Paramedic License from the Michigan Department of Health; must be obtained by date of hire
- Possess Fire Fighter I and II

WRITTEN EXAM: Must pass the written test administered through EMPCO Inc. within the past year with a score of 70 percent or higher, and the oral interview with a score of 70 percent or higher. The written exam is worth 70% and oral interview is worth 30% of your total score. Applicants must create a profile, register and take the written exam to be administered by EMPCO, Inc. Go to https://www.empco.net/testing to create a profile, register for the written exam and pay the exam fee. Applicants must complete the online profile and take the written exam by October 30, 2026.

PREFERENCE POINTS:
Education: To receive preference points, you must provide an official (sealed by the school) college transcript.
1 point - Certificate in Fire Science from an accredited college or university.
2 points - Associate degree or higher degree in Fire Science from an accredited college or university.

Veteran's Preference: To receive preference points you must provide a copy of your Form DD214 or NGB22 to qualify.
1 point for service during a period of war or receipt of an expeditionary or campaign service medal during an emergency condition, with an honorable discharge.

MUST ALSO PASS THE FOLLOWING:
- Written test administered by Empco Inc. with 70% or higher
- An oral board interview with 70% or higher
- Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
- Background investigation
- Physical examination including drug screening and a psychological evaluation within the guidelines established by the City, as modified by current law

Application Process: Applicants who score 70% or higher on the EMPCO, Inc. written exam by the above deadline and meet Warren's preliminary requirements can visit https://www.cityofwarren.org/jobs/ to find the link to apply through NeoGov. Paper applications are available upon request. Completed applications are due by October 30, 2026 by 5 pm to Human Resources. Completed applications packets with all required original documents are due by the deadline of 5:00 pm, Friday, October 30, 2026. Oral interviews will be scheduled for November 9 and 10, 2026. You will be sent notifications via email with more information. A one (1) year eligibility list will be created.

Benefits: The City of Warren provides an excellent benefit package including a defined benefit plan pension, health, dental and life insurance (no monthly premiums), paid vacation, sick time and holidays and lateral transfer pay. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time Police and Fire employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, defined compensation plans, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Requirements: Age 18 or older, U.S. citizen, high school diploma or G.E.D., valid Michigan driver's license, Paramedic License from Michigan Department of Health (must be obtained by hire date), Fire Fighter I and II certification, pass written exam (70% or higher), pass oral interview (70% or higher), pass CPAT, pass background investigation, pass physical examination including drug screening and psychological evaluation

Salary: $68,803.00 - $102,658.00 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-30