Firefighter/Paramedic

Bloomfield Township; Bloomfield (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Lasik surgery reimbursement

Voluntary savings plans

Job summary

A local government entity in Bloomfield, MI is seeking a Firefighter/Paramedic. The role requires State of Michigan Firefighter I & II Certification and a Basic EMT license, with additional requirements including drug screening and background checks. The benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and various additional perks such as Lasik reimbursement. Interested candidates should apply in person at the Chief's Office and can contact Kelly Heiters for further inquiries.

Qualifications

• State of Michigan Firefighter I & II Certification required.
• Basic EMT license preferred, Paramedic program enrollment is an option.
• Must pass drug screening, background check, and psychological tests.
• Successful passing of the Conference of Western Wayne Firefighter Testing Program, CPAT included.
• Drug screening and background investigation will be conducted.

Skills

Firefighter I & II Certification

Basic EMT license

Drug screening

Background investigation

Psychological exam

Education

15 credit hours from an accredited college/university

Job description

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Summary of Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employees receive Cigna PPO coverage with low premiums—$50/single or $100/family per pay period—and annual deductibles of $2,000/single and $4,000/family. Opt‑out incentives include $3,000 (single) or $6,000 (family). Additional health perks include dental, vision, telehealth, and wellness rewards up to $150. The Township also contributes to a Health Savings Account: $1,500 for singles and $3,000 for families.
• Disability & Life Insurance: The Township provides a $50,000 employee life insurance with a $50,000 accidental death/dismemberment rider, along with $5,000 coverage for your spouse and $2,500 for dependent children. The Short‑Term Disability benefit includes 70% of weekly pay and the Long‑Term Disability benefit is 66.67% of monthly pay, at no cost to you.
• Retirement Plans: The Township contributes 14% to a defined contribution plan (401(a)) that is fully vested after 7 years. We also offer a retiree health savings plan with a $3,000 annual contribution for the first 5 years by the Township and a mandatory employee contribution, increasing to $4,500 a year for years 5 to 15, and then $6,000 per year over 15 years of service.
• Additional Perks: Lasik surgery reimbursement of $500, voluntary savings plans such as 457 deferred compensation, 529 college plans and so much more.

Job Description

At time of interview, candidates must possess:

• State of Michigan Firefighter I & II Certification
• State of Michigan Basic EMT license (Paramedic license or enrollment in a Paramedic program preferred)
• Minimum 15 credit hours from an accredited college / university
• Successful passing of the Conference of Western Wayne (CWW) Firefighter Testing Program, written and CPAT (Empco written may be substituted for Western Wayne written)
• Candidates must also pass drug screening, background investigation, psychological exam, multiple oral interviews and post‑offer physical.

How to Apply

Please contact Kelly Heiters at [e-mail] or 248.433.7745 with questions. All applications must be submitted in person to the Chief’s Office between the hours of 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Thursday.

Bloomfield Township Fire Department

4200 Telegraph Road
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302

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Additional Information

This position is part of the Bloomfield Township Association of Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3045.

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