Up to a $2000 hiring Bonus!

REPORTS TO:  Fire Chief

QUALIFICATIONS:                

Must be 18 years of age or older, High School Diploma or GED, Valid Michigan Driver’s License, current Michigan Basic EMT License, Michigan Firefighter I & II preferred, however, all individuals meeting the minimum qualifications as described above will receive Firefighter I & II training.  Auxiliary Firefighters provide coverage on nights and weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provides appropriate services as required including emergency rescue and fire suppression; performs search and rescue for trapped or injured persons; performs emergency medical and first aid services as needed; prepares reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned.
• Drives fire apparatus and/or operate fire apparatus on emergency calls or at incident scene.
• Operates numerous types of rescue, emergency and fire suppression equipment and apparatus as necessary; performs other technical tasks related to maintaining the apparatus, equipment, and facilities.
• Participates in cleaning and maintaining facilities, grounds, equipment and apparatus; ensures that appropriate conditions are maintained at department facilities; ensures that all equipment and apparatus are in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls.
• Participates in a variety of fire prevention operations, activities and programs including training.
• Responds to a variety of hazardous materials incidents; performs defensive or offensive activities which will be dependent upon levels of certification in accordance with state and federal regulations; maintains knowledge and training about hazardous materials.
• Studies street and occupancy locations in the City; study building plans and fire prevention systems in buildings in the City.
• Assists with transportation of patients to medical care facilities; evaluates the condition of patients and assesses pertinent information about medical profile and injuries; determines treatment in accordance with EMT training; maintains contact with medical facility to prepare for patient arrival.
• Participates in a variety of activities requiring travel including off-site inspections; responds to incidents on an on-call basis and under emergency conditions.
• Gives tours of assigned facility, demonstrates fire equipment and apparatus, and participates in other educational programs for various groups and the general public pertaining to a variety of life safety topics.
• Operates and cleans rescue vehicle and related equipment; maintains supplies, materials and equipment aboard rescue vehicles; submits requisitions for additional materials and supplies as necessary.
• Prepares emergency medical incident reports regarding patient and incident information.
• Performs other related job duties and related job tasks as assigned.

CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT:

Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon passing the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT), CPAT passed within the last year will be accepted.  In addition, selected candidates must successfully complete a thorough background investigation, a psychological exam and physical exam including drug screening.

How to Apply:

Please return the completed application package to the City Manager’s Office in City Hall. The Application Package can be found at the link below:

APPLICATION PACKAGE 

For any questions please email the Fire Department Recruiting Team at firerecruiting@wixomgov.org 

City Manager’s Office
49045 Pontiac Trail
Wixom, MI 48393