Fire Fighter jobs in Detroit, MI

Fire Fighter is responsible for rapid response to fires, accidents, and other emergencies to protect people, property, and the environment. Works with firefighting teams to control and extinguish fires and safely manage hazardous materials. Being a Fire Fighter performs search and rescue, responds to auto accidents, and provides emergency medical services. Uses and operates fire tools, equipment and apparatus as effectively and safely as possible. Additionally, Fire Fighter performs routine maintenance and inspection of firefighting equipment and gear to ensure proper condition and preparedness for emergencies. Prepares post-incident reports as required. May participate in fire safety education and inspection activities. Typically is required to pass periodic physical ability tests. May require registry in NREMT. May require an associate degree in fire science. Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Fire Fighter works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Fire Fighter typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Fire Fighter
  • City Of Dearborn Heights
  • Dearborn, MI FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary

    Controls and extinguishes fires, provides emergency medical care to the public, protects life and property, and maintains equipment as an employee of the City of Dearborn Heights. The employees of the City are required to serve citizens and customers in a tactful, courteous manner; establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, directors, elected officials, and general public. 

    Nature of Work Duties

    • Drives and operates fire apparatus and equipment, responds to fire alarms, emergency medical incidents, and other emergency calls.  Assists in various maintenance duties that include equipment, buildings, grounds, etc.
    • May command other firefighters and equipment
    • Participates in demonstrations, training and education related to the job
    • Performs administrative and educational duties as assigned
    • While wearing full firefighter protective clothing and equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus, climbs ladders, drags/pulls/advances fire hose, performs search and rescue operations, directs large volume of water and/or chemicals onto burning buildings through nozzles and fire hose
    • May be required to wear special protective personal equipment when dealing with blood-borne pathogens
    • Licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician Specialist by the Michigan Department of Health, fire fighters administer emergency medical care under protocols established by the Wayne County Medical Control Board
    • Performs emergency medical procedures such as CPR, intubation, defibrillation, administration of I.V. fluids, insertions of oral and nasal airways, blood pressure measurement, control of hemorrhage, triage, and stabilization of open and closed fractures
    • Conducts pre-fire surveys related to buildings, water supply, special hazards, fire protection systems, etc. 
    • Performs additional related duties as assigned 

    Environmental Conditions and Equipment Used

    • Conditions or situations include exposure to a risk of danger to life, health or bodily injury 
    • Works in both indoor and outdoor environments
    • Includes environments that may include contamination with poisonous gases, exposure to very high temperatures and very cold temperatures
    • Includes contact with water, explosives, blood-borne pathogens, toxic chemical/biological agents, other liquids and humidity
    • Noise/vibration exposure that could be enough to cause distraction, hearing loss and bodily harm
    • Uses a variety of manual and power tools/equipment, including those to create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, lifesaving equipment and those related to duties of the position

    Minimum Training, License, Education and Experience

    • Must be the minimum age of 18, have earned a High School Diploma or equivalent and more than one year of college
    • Fire Academy certification from Conference of Western Wayne’s Firefighter testing program (includes Written and Physical Agility Test) or equivalent with a current physical agility certification
    • Possession of a valid, non-restricted MI driver’s license with no prior drinking and driving offense within the past seven years
    • Possession of a valid State of Michigan Paramedic License
    • Must complete continuing education classes and re-certify as needed, following state re-certification rules  

    Specifications (Skills, Mental and Physical)

    • Must have the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form
    • Must be able to read at a level to understand procedures and methods related to the job, as well as communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
    • Must have math ability that includes algebra skills and interpretation of graphs
    • Must be able to complete heavy work that includes exerting an excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently and/or excess of 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects
    • Must be able to complete work duties that require an ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp and includes repetitive motions
    • Must have hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and receive detailed information through oral communication and/or make fine distinctions in sound
    • Must have visual acuity for color perception; depth perception, night vision, peripheral vision, determining accuracy and thoroughness of work and observation of general surroundings and activities 

    This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, not construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that could be performed by a person in this classification. 

     ACT 78 CIVIL SERVICE PROCESS:

    • Must pass Civil Service written examination administered by Dearborn Heights or EMPCO written examination with a score of 70% or higher
    • Must pass an Oral Interview with a score of 70% of higher.
    • Must pass background check.
    • Must pass post-offer psychological examination and physical examination with a drug/alcohol screening.

    To schedule complete a profile and take the EMPCO test for these position, go to https://www.empco.net/testing/ and follow the instructions. There is a fee to take the examination, but results of this one test will be accepted by all participating fire departments in Michigan.

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Fire Fighter/Paramedic
  • City of St. Clair Shores
  • St Clair Shores, MI FULL_TIME
  • The City of St. Clair Shores is accepting applications for Fire Fighter/Paramedic with the intent of establishing eligibility to fill both current and future vacancies. NOTE: COPIES OF THE DOCUMENTS L...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Fire Fighter/Paramedic
  • City of St. Clair Shores
  • Saint Clair, MI FULL_TIME
  • The City of St. Clair Shores is accepting applications for Fire Fighter/Paramedic with the intent of establishing eligibility to fill both current and future vacancies. NOTE: COPIES OF THE DOCUMENTS L...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Fire Hose Technician
  • Fire Catt
  • Clinton, MI FULL_TIME
  • If you are looking for a career, not a job, where you make a difference every day, you're looking in the right place. Be part of a team working outside and traveling across the country making communit...
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Fire Hose Technician
  • Fire Catt
  • Imlay, MI FULL_TIME
  • If you are looking for a career, not a job, where you make a difference every day, you're looking in the right place. Be part of a team working outside and traveling across the country making communit...
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Fire Hose Technician
  • Fire Catt
  • Taylor, MI FULL_TIME
  • If you are looking for a career, not a job, where you make a difference every day, you're looking in the right place. Be part of a team working outside and traveling across the country making communit...
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Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/Paramedic Lateral Hire, 24 Hour Shift/2912 Hours/Year
  • City of Rochester Hills Michigan
  • Rochester, MI
  • Under general supervision of a Company Officer or Senior Firefighter, responds to emergency scenes and performs firefigh...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paramedic Cadet
  • City of Livonia Michigan
  • Livonia, MI
  • SALARY INFORMATION $48,193.60 Annually. NOTE: Paramedic Cadets must complete all Fire Academy training and become certif...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paramedic Cadet
  • City of Livonia, MI
  • Livonia, MI
  • Salary: $48,193.60 Annually Location : City of Livonia, MI Job Type: Regular Full-Time Job Number: 1170 E o.c. Departmen...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fire Academy Instructor
  • Oakland Community College
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • Salary: $26.00 - $31.00 Hourly Location : Auburn Hills Campus Job Type: Part-Time Hourly Job Number: 202300102 Division:...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Firefighter Medic
  • Canton Township
  • Canton, MI
  • Notice of Employment Opportunity The following full-time job posting will remain open until budgeted positions are fille...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Firefighter - Paid On Call
  • City of Fraser, MI
  • Fraser, MI
  • The City of Fraser is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter - Paid on Call October 4, 2023. The applica...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Public Safety Officer I
  • City of Oak Park
  • Oak Park, MI
  • In an effort to find the most qualified, diverse, and experienced candidates, the City of Oak Park will be continuously ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FedEx Delivery Driver
  • Bright Flag Recruiting
  • Oak Park, MI
  • A FedEx Ground contractor, is looking for Full time & Part time Package Delivery Drivers in Oak Park, Michigan! The idea...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...
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Income Estimation for Fire Fighter jobs
$62,209 to $85,303
Detroit, Michigan area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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