Firefighter Paramedic

The Auburn Hills Fire Department (AHFD) originated as a volunteer fire department in 1942 serving what was then Pontiac Township. Members fight fires, provide emergency medical treatment, and rescue people from dangerous situations. Our engines, ladders, and ambulances are housed in three strategically placed fire stations, providing fire protection and advanced life support EMS service for over 24,000 residents across 17.4 square miles. Due to the heavy industrial/commercial makeup of the city, the daytime population can rise to over 100,000 people. The department responds to over 4,000 calls annually and is ranked Class 2 for Public Protection Classification (PPC), placing it in the top 2% of all fire departments in the state.

About the role

Protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply fire suppression and prevention principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment
• Perform emergency medical services using established procedures, techniques, and equipment
• Maintain fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities
• Perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergencies, training, or station maintenance for prolonged periods under extreme conditions (heights, intense heat, cold, or smoke)
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Establish effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the public
• Act effectively in emergency and stressful situations

Requirements

• Completion of Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or OPAT within the past year
• EMPCO standard entry-level written firefighter test
• Copies of all current fire-related certifications must be submitted with your resume
• Applicants must pass a nicotine test; tobacco users may reapply after six months

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fire suppression and prevention principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment
• Knowledge of Emergency Medical Services procedures, techniques, principles, and equipment
• Skill in operating firefighting and EMS tools and equipment
• Ability to apply standard firefighting and EMS techniques to specific situations

Pay

$62,358.40 - $89,073.96 depending on qualifications.

Benefits

See the summary of benefits for details.