Firefighter: Rescue, Fire Suppression & EMS

City of Grand Haven, Michigan; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Haven seeks a firefighter to protect lives and property through suppression, prevention, and basic emergency medical response. The role maintains equipment readiness and may conduct inspections at industrial, commercial, and residential occupancies.

Under supervision, the firefighter will engage in public fire education, participate in training, and support department operations. Certification requirements include Firefighter I and MFR or higher, plus a Michigan driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Firefighter I certification required.
• MFR or higher certification required.
• Valid Michigan operator's license required.

Responsibilities

• Extinguishes fires in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.
• Operates large emergency vehicles under various conditions.
• Performs rescue, medical assistance, and search and rescue operations.
• Inspects occupancies for fire hazards and conducts public fire education activities.
• Maintains and inspects fire equipment and PPE.
• Prepares investigations and reports using standard grammar and calculations.

Skills

High-pressure work

Ladder climbing

Oral and written communication

Radio communications

Fire apparatus operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Firefighter I certification

Michigan Medical First Responder (MFR) or higher

Valid Michigan driver's license

Job description

City of Grand Haven seeks a firefighter to protect lives and property through suppression, prevention, and basic emergency medical response. The role maintains equipment readiness and may conduct inspections at industrial, commercial, and residential occupancies.

Under supervision, the firefighter will engage in public fire education, participate in training, and support department operations. Certification requirements include Firefighter I and MFR or higher, plus a Michigan driver’s license.