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Firefighter / Emt-Basic

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  • Michigan
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    Position Summary

    The City of Three Rivers Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Firefighter / EMT-Basic position. A Michigan-licensed Paramedic is preferred.
    Under general supervision, the Firefighter / EMT responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, and other emergency situations to protect life and property. Duties also include participation in fire prevention and inspection programs, community education, station and apparatus maintenance, and required training activities.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Respond to fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and other emergency calls
    • Perform emergency medical care consistent with level of certification
    • Participate in fire prevention, inspections, and public education programs
    • Maintain fire stations, apparatus, tools, and equipment
    • Participate in departmental training and continuing education
    • Operate fire and EMS apparatus and equipment safely and effectively

    Minimum Qualifications (Required at Time of Hire)

    • High school diploma or GED
    • Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council (MFFTC) Fire Fighter I and II certification
    • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) EMT-Basic license
    • Valid Michigan Driver's License
    • Ability to operate all fire and EMS equipment and apparatus to a functional level as determined by the department within six (6) months of employment

    Preferred Qualifications

    • MDHHS Paramedic license

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Knowledge of fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue tactics, and strategies
    • Knowledge of hazardous materials, chemical chain reactions, and fire behavior
    • Ability to work effectively under stressful and emergency conditions
    • Ability to meet physical and mental demands of the position

    Hiring Process and Conditions of Employment

    Selected candidates must successfully complete the following:
    • Physical agility examination
    • Written examination
    • Oral board interview
    • Criminal background check
    As a condition of employment, finalists must also pass:
    • Psychological evaluation
    • Medical examination
    • Drug screening
    The employee must meet the requirements of NFPA 1582 (Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters) and OSHA Respiratory Medical Evaluation standards.

    Compensation and Benefits

    Starting annual salary including built-in overtime:
    Firefighter / EMT-Basic
    $51,628.33
    Firefighter / Paramedic
    $59,052.01
     
    • Regularly scheduled overtime based on 24-hour shifts / 12-day work period
    • Excellent benefits package
    Union position represented by International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Local 3102
     
    Equal Opportunity Employer
    EOE / AA / MF / H / V  |  Equal Housing Opportunity
    City of Three Rivers

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMichigan
    Websitehttps://www.threeriversmi.org/jobs

    Skills

    • Department of Health and Human Servicesunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • EMT-Paramedicsunmatched
    • Emergency Careunmatched
    • Fire Alarmunmatched
    • Fire Preventionunmatched
    • Fire Suppression/Controlunmatched
    • Firefightingunmatched
    • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Medical Protocolsunmatched
    • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Psychologyunmatched

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