What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Firefighter position at City of Mt. Pleasant?
The Full-Time Firefighter position is responsible for preserving life and property by responding to service calls for fires, rescues, and other emergency calls. Assists with maintenance and operation of equipment, housing inspections, daily equipment checks, building maintenance, record keeping, and training preparation. Public service is more than just a job – it’s a calling. Public servants are driven by a sense of duty and a passion for their work, often placing the needs of others above personal convenience or material gain. It’s a vocation with a willingness to sacrifice for the well-being of others. If this statement resonates with you, explore this opportunity in more detail, below.
Applicants are required to possess a high school diploma, State of Michigan Firefighter Training Council Firefighter Levels I and II certification, Incident Command Training, Operations Level Hazardous Materials Certification, and current American Heart Association CPR certification. The following certifications and training are preferred: Fire Officer I, II, III certification, Hazardous Materials Technician Certification, active Michigan Licensed Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Michigan Firefighters Training Council drivers training, and technical rescue certification in any or all of the following disciplines: ropes, surface water, rapid water, confined space, trench collapse, and/or structural collapse.
Selected external candidates must successfully pass the Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) or within the previous twelve-month period have passed the CPAT or an equivalent physical agility test.
The standard working hours are 24 hours on with 48 hours off with the shift beginning at 8 a.m. and ending the following day at 8 a.m. All Full-Time Firefighters must reside and maintain their principal domicile within the limits of Isabella County or within 20 miles from the nearest City limit, whichever is greater.
Starting hourly rate is $18.35 with an increase to $20.36 per hour after 18 months of employment. Skill based pay up to $1,750 annually is also available for Fire Officer certification. Current City of Mt. Pleasant Paid On-Call Firefighters are eligible to receive up to a $10,000 hiring bonus based on average run response rate in your last five years of service.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.35 - $20.36 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- 457(b)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
