Fire Recruit

This is a Firefighter Recruit position, not a trained or experienced Firefighter position. This is beginning level training in firefighting and emergency medical services (EMS) in order to meet the requirements to become a firefighter for the City of Ann Arbor. Employees in this position are expected to successfully complete the coursework and testing needed to obtain State of Michigan Emergency Medical Technician licensure, Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council Firefighter I&II certification, and Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).

Responsibilities

• Attends fire academy and EMT classes and other formal training programs established to qualify the incumbent for certification and licensure as a Firefighter / EMT.
• Cleans apparatus and equipment and performs general custodial duties.
• Participates in ride-alongs with on-duty crews.
• Participates in and completes academic and physical training programs in preparation for future Firefighter duties.
• Participates in classroom instruction and clinical medical rotations.
• Lifts, carries, and operates heavy tools and equipment.
• Performs maintenance of departmental equipment, buildings, and grounds.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties such as typing, filing, and data entry.
• Answers and directs phone calls.
• Assists with safety education, community, and recruitment events.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One of the following (verification must be attached with application):
  • Fifteen (15) credit hours from an accredited college
  • DD214/active military guard/or reserve
  • EMPCO score of 75% or more
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Within 90 days of successful completion of the emergency medical technician course, the employee shall successfully obtain licensure as a State of Michigan Emergency Medical Technician. The employee shall be allowed three attempts to successfully pass the written National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examination.
• Within 90 days of successful completion of the fire academy, the employee shall successfully obtain certification licensure as a Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council Firefighter I&II. The employee shall be allowed two attempts to successfully pass the written examination and two attempts of the practical examination.
• Within 90 days of successful completion of the fire academy, the employee shall successfully pass the Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT). The employee shall be allowed two attempts to successfully pass the CPAT examination.

Physical Requirements

• Must adhere to all physical requirements necessitated for a firefighter position.
• Essential and related duties may require maintaining good physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, walking, running, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, and kneeling for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift, drag, hoist, and carry different types of fire equipment and other objects.
• Requires stamina and physical endurance needed to sustain prolonged, rigorous physical activity during emergency situations.
• Requires physical dexterity as needed to don equipment quickly, tie knots, etc.
• Includes grasping, reaching, handling and/or feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing (including peripheral vision, night vision, focus, color perception, and depth perception).
• Physical demands include the ability to lift, push/pull, hold, and carry in excess of 50 pounds.
• The ability to climb step stools, step ladders, extension and aerial ladders, as well as 3 or more flights of stairs.
• Very Heavy Work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physically able to operate assigned apparatus and equipment.
• Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Equipment

• Fire suppression equipment
• Medical equipment
• Hand tools
• Extrication equipment
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Specialized technical equipment
• Specialized hazmat equipment
• Portable radio
• Standard office equipment

Benefits

Non-Union Benefits Summary

Pay

Hourly Rate: $19.24