Top 12 Firefighters Jobs in Detroit, MI

Reserve Firefighter - Full Time
City of Ecorse —Ecorse, MI
- $28.95 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Patient monitoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Firefighter/Paramedic
Southgate Fire Department —Southgate, MI
- $61,700 - $83,500 a year
- Multiple hires
- 18 years or older
- Military
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Ferndale Firefighter
City of Ferndale —Ferndale, MI
- $65,209 - $88,548 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Firefighter
Wayne County Airport Authority —Detroit, MI
- $68,819 - $89,466 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Emergency Services/Firefighter/EMT
United States Steel Corporation —Ecorse, MI
- From $1,189.69 a week
- Overtime
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
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Firefighter
Royal Oak, MI —Royal Oak, MI
- $71,008.91 - $87,571.32 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
FIREFIGHTER I
City of Dearborn Career Opportunities —Dearborn, MI
- $69,198 - $88,953 a year
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
On-Call Firefighter
City of Center Line —Center Line, MI
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
Firefighter (Volunteer)
Clawson City —Clawson, MI
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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Firefighter (Paramedic)
City of Livonia, MI —Livonia, MI
- $61,817.60 - $85,176.00 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- CDL
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Fire Chief
City of St. Clair Shores —Saint Clair Shores, MI
- $102,397 - $120,468 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Fire Fighter/Paramedic
City of St. Clair Shores —Saint Clair Shores, MI
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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City of Livonia, MI —Livonia, MI
Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or a basic commercial driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
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Reserve Firefighter - Full Time

City of Ecorse
Ecorse, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
$28.95 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

457(b)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Uniform allowance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

EMT Certification
Environmental protection hazardous materials response
BLS Certification
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
Paramedic License
EMT License

Full Job Description

CITY OF ECORSE
Full TIME FIREFIGHTER/EMT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary mission of a firefighter is to proactively and effectively protect all citizens and visitors through prevention, inspection education and ongoing training programs ensuring safety of the community we serve. Firefighters perform general duty firefighting work involving combating and extinguishing fires; various types of rescues, hazmat response, and life support functions and other related duties including, but not limited to transportation to hospitals; specialized duties under emergency conditions which frequently involve considerable personal hazard and weather conditions; and related work as required. A firefighter is subject to being called in at any time in cases of emergency or need. As a firefighter with the City of Ecorse, employees will perform all duties under close supervision of senior firefighters and Command Officers. These examples are intended merely as illustrations of the various types or work performed in positions allocated to this classification and do not include all of the duties an employee in this class may be required to perform.

 Responding to a wide variety of emergencies.
 Protecting the life and property of others.
 Perform all aspects of fire suppression and overhaul.
 Clean, operate and maintain a variety of equipment.
 Perform rescue operations in a variety of conditions.
 Work with the public on fire prevention.
 Work with other departments and agencies within and outside the city.
 Drive a city vehicle in both emergency and non-emergency circumstances.
 Complete various reports, documents and logs.
 Attend training classes and maintain various certifications.
 Respond to emergency medical calls.
 Fulfill all of the requirements of probation firefighter as set forth in Department

Required Minimum Qualifications:

 Applicant must be at least 18 years of age
 Citizen of the United States
 Valid Michigan Driver’s License
 Satisfactory Driving Record
 High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
 Copy of EMT Certificate
 Hazardous Materials Operations Certification
 No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions

 MFFTC Firefighter I/II Certificate
 All candidates must pass a background investigation, psychological and physical exams and drug screening.

**Must have current State of Michigan Basic EMT License

Preferential Consideration:

 Highest preference will be given to those candidates who possess all desired qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Given the varied duties and responsibilities of a firefighter, both physical and mental, the desired qualifications are also varied. The following is a list of some of the desired qualities:

 An interest in and an aptitude for firefighting and emergency medical services.
 The ability to work well with others including co-workers, senior officers and to maintain a courteous relationship with the general public.
 Maintain good physical and mental health.
 Ability to learn streets and layout of community; including hydrant locations.
 Ability to observe and monitor people’s behavior to assess patient condition.
 Ability to satisfactorily complete required training and maintain certifications.
 Ability to react competently, quickly and calmly in emergency conditions.
 Ability and strength for prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions; ability to rely on senses of sight and hearing to help determine the nature of emergency and make operational decisions.

 Ability to cooperate with supervisors and to accept lines of authority.
 Ability to effectively use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and protective clothing to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.

 Ability to analyze problems and to present facts and recommendations effectively in both oral and written form.

 Ability to clearly communicate procedures, problems, and policies with fellow coworkers and the public in a tactful and courteous manner.

 Skill or ability to attain skill in the use of fire and emergency apparatus and equipment.

 Ability to quickly learn firefighting techniques, emergency medical care techniques, and the operation of all department apparatus and equipment.

 Demonstrate attention to detail and importance of responsiveness to internal and external situations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.95 per hour

Benefits:

457(b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Hazardous Materials Operations Certification (Required)
MFFTC Firefighter I/II Certificate (Required)
BLS/EMT Certificate/License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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