Firefighter & EMS Specialist: Frontline Rescue

City of Royal Oak, MI; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of Royal Oak, MI seeks a full-time Firefighter to perform general duty emergency work protecting life and property. The role includes rapid response to fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous situations, plus station maintenance and on-call duties.

Requirements include college education (60 hours), Michigan driver’s license, Firefighter I & II, Paramedic license, CPAT within 12 months, and EMPCO test clearance. Benefits package included.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of college education, equivalent to at least 60 semester hours, from an accredited and recognized college or university
• A valid Michigan driver’s license
• Certification by the Michigan Firefighter Training Council as a Firefighter I & II
• A Paramedic License issued by the State of Michigan
• Completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within 12 months of hire
• Current passing EMPCO written test score

Responsibilities

• Respond to alarms with fire company; lay and connect hose lines, nozzles and direct water at burning and adjacent areas.
• Ventilate burning buildings by opening windows and skylights or cutting holes in roofs and floors; spread salvage covers and mop and sweep floors clear of water and debris.
• Drive a piece of fire apparatus to scene of fire and operate ladders and other auxiliary apparatus.
• Pump water at proper pressure; monitor motor and pump and make necessary adjustments.
• When leaving scene of fire, ensure hydrants are off and equipment secured.
• Participate in fire drills and attend classes in fire fighting, fire prevention, rescue and first aid.

Education

Two years of college education (60 semester hours)

Michigan driver’s license

Firefighter I & II certification

Paramedic license (MI)

CPAT within 12 months of hire

EMPCO written test score

Job description

The City of Royal Oak, MI seeks a full-time Firefighter to perform general duty emergency work protecting life and property. The role includes rapid response to fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous situations, plus station maintenance and on-call duties.

Requirements include college education (60 hours), Michigan driver’s license, Firefighter I & II, Paramedic license, CPAT within 12 months, and EMPCO test clearance. Benefits package included.