Firefighter

City of Jackson•Jackson, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Firefighters protect life and property by combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and providing emergency medical services. The role includes firefighting and lifesaving duties during emergencies that may involve personal hazard. Firefighters assist with code enforcement inspections, participate in training, and help clean and maintain the station, apparatus, and equipment. They are responsible for keeping assigned personal protective equipment and clothing clean and operable. Work follows established routines under close supervision from departmental superiors; firefighters may act as Fire Lieutenant and/or incident commander. The current schedule is based on 24-hour shifts, including weekends, nights, and holidays. Employees must wear a uniform and meet department grooming standards. Applicants must complete the City of Jackson application process and provide required documentation, as well as complete or schedule a CPAT and written test through Schoolcraft College by the date of hire. The position is full-time, Grade 50/1–3L, with a salary range of $55,761–$77,728.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
State of Michigan Firefighter I and II certification at the time of application and hire.
Current Michigan Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) licensure at the time of hire.
Valid Michigan driver’s license.
Ability to learn and remember the locations of hydrants and streets in the City of Jackson.
Ability to learn a wide variety of firefighting duties and methods within a reasonable period of time.
Aptitude for mechanical work; some experience in work affording familiarity with mechanics.
Ability to perform firefighting tasks in extreme conditions while wearing all personal protective equipment.
Ability to make presentations to groups of children and/or adults.
Successful completion of a post-offer physical exam and drug screen, and a favorable employment and police background check.
Ability to lift and carry objects or drag persons weighing more than 150 pounds.
Normal hearing, corrected vision to 20/20, and ability to pass a color blindness test in both eyes and accurately distinguish colors by sight.
Ability to lift, stand, push, and pull for extended periods while working in hazardous conditions and exposed to chemicals and hazardous materials.
Must reside within 40 miles of the City of Jackson limits after one year of employment.
Complete or schedule a CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) and written test through Schoolcraft College by the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Fire Science.
Work experience in fire prevention and/or similar education or experience.
Veterans’ preference is available in the selection process.

Responsibilities

Combat, extinguish, and prevent fires to protect life and property.
Provide emergency medical and lifesaving services.
Perform firefighting duties under emergency conditions that may involve personal hazard.
Assist with code enforcement inspections.
Participate in training.
Clean and maintain the station, apparatus, and equipment.
Maintain the cleanliness and operability of assigned personal protective equipment and clothing.
May act as Fire Lieutenant and/or incident commander.
Wear the required uniform and maintain grooming standards set by department policy.
Learn the locations of hydrants and streets in the City of Jackson.
Make presentations to groups of children and/or adults.