Paramedic/Firefighter

Meridian Township; Haslett (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Charter Township seeks an AEMT-enabled firefighter to provide emergency medical care under unit supervision. The role includes responding to alarms, extinguishing fires, and protecting lives and property while participating in prevention activities.

You must hold a Michigan or Paramedic license, Firefighter I & II, and HazMat ops certification, plus a valid driver's license. Paramedic students may apply, and Meridian Charter Township is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan or Paramedic license is required.
• Michigan Firefighters Training Council Firefighter I & II certification is required.
• Hazardous Materials Operations level certification is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT).
• Respond with the assigned unit to fire alarms and emergencies; extinguish fires and protect life and property.
• Participate in fire prevention activities and maintain fire/rescue apparatus.
• Drive fire/rescue apparatus and perform related tasks as assigned.

Education

Paramedic license

Firefighter I & II certification

Hazardous Materials Operations

Driver's license

Job description

DUTIES

Under the immediate supervision of the unit commander, will provide emergency medical care as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). Additionally, will respond with their assigned unit to fire alarms and other emergencies as required; extinguish fires and protect life and property against the hazards of fire; participate in fire prevention activities; exercise prudent use, care and maintenance of fire/rescue apparatus and property; drive fire/rescue apparatus, and will perform related work as required/assigned.

DUTIES

Under the immediate supervision of the unit commander, will provide emergency medical care as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). Additionally, will respond with their assigned unit to fire alarms and other emergencies as required; extinguish fires and protect life and property against the hazards of fire; participate in fire prevention activities; exercise prudent use, care and maintenance of fire/rescue apparatus and property; drive fire/rescue apparatus, and will perform related work as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must have a current Michigan or Paramedic license, Michigan Firefighters Training Council Firefighter I & II certification, Hazardous Materials Operations level certification and a valid driver's license. Candidates in Paramedic School may apply.

MERIDIAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER