Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of modern fire fighter techniques and methods, knowledge of the city geography and street system
• Knowledge of human physiology
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and the public
• Ability to operate firefighting equipment and apparatus to include truck, hydraulics, hose and ladder
• Ability to carry equipment over 70 pounds and lift victims of 120 pounds
• Possess Hazardous Materials Certification (Operations level)

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Security / Clearance

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
• Applicant must have no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories. Applicant may not have any outstanding wants or warrants, or be a fugitive of justice.
• An extensive background check will be conducted on each application; false, misleading or inaccurate information or statements will cause the applicant to be disqualified immediately.

Education And / Or Experience

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Applicant must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
• Applicant must possess a Hazardous Materials Certification (Operations Level).
• Applicant must possess a current ARC or AHA CPR certification (BLS), AED and First Aid Certification.

The Preferred Applicant Will Already Have

• Successfully completed Firefighter I and II, have a valid state Paramedic license, have Hazmat Operations, and successfully passed the CPAT exam.

Applicants that meet either of the below criteria will also be considered for employment:

• Successfully completed Firefighter I and II, have a valid state EMT license, successfully passed the CPAT exam, and can show current proof of enrollment in a paramedic program, to be completed successfully within two years of hire.
  • The department will NOT pay for the paramedic program, or pay for attendance to class on days off, but will provide leave time for class on days scheduled to work, at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
• Be a licensed Paramedic in the state of Michigan, successfully passed the CPAT exam, and successfully complete Firefighter I and II during employment.
  • The department will pay for the academy, but will not pay for attendance to class on days off. The department will provide leave time for class on days scheduled to work, at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
  • Candidate will be sent to the first regionally available academy after hire, and will be required to successfully graduate.
  • The Fire Chief is authorized to grant exceptions for CPAT if the applicant is currently working actively for another Fire Service Agency full time, or can provide equivalent testing certification, or submit to a full physical exam.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and / or boards of directors.
• Be able to show good judgment in applying fire code and ordinance enforcement.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. However, candidates must have no physical or mental disabilities which would reduce or prevent effective performance of assigned duties.

In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to: sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects and reach with hands and arms. It is crucial to the outcome of job tasks that the employee is able to: talk or hear; taste or