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.
Selected applicants will be contacted by email to complete required online skills testing. The online skills testing includes the following areas:
Please note: all applicants who complete testing may not be invited to interview. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for May 30, 2025. We anticipate the selected candidate to begin work in late June 2025.
City of Mt. Pleasant Profile
Mt. Pleasant is a growing and financially stable community located in the geographic center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. We are a warm and friendly community dedicated to retaining our small-town traditions while building a vital economy. The area population officially stands at 21,688 but can swell to two or three times that number due to special events and the approximate 30,000 daily visitors to the Soaring Eagle Resort and Casino located at the east City limits.
We are also home to Central Michigan University’s 14,000 plus students and many of its employees. CMU offers more than 170 programs at the Bachelor, Master, and Specialist Degree levels, as well as their Medical School. Mid-Michigan College’s Mt. Pleasant Campus is an option for those who wish to transfer to a university or prepare for a career in health, business, or industrial technologies. Five other colleges and/or universities are within 45 miles of Mt. Pleasant. This community is dedicated to education and offers seven neighborhood schools, one middle school, and two high schools. There is also one parochial and two charter schools.
The Mt. Pleasant community provides an abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities ranging from hockey to chamber music concerts. Golfers are especially pleased with the 13 courses available within a 30-minute drive. The City Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide range of recreational programs for all ages, including youth soccer, softball, golf, basketball, volleyball, and tennis. The City operates and maintains 11 parks comprising 300 acres, offering venues for picnicking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, and hiking. The Isabella County park system adds another 900 acres with similar opportunities as well as camping and cross-country skiing.
The City of Mt. Pleasant offers a robust benefits package including paid time off (vacation, sick, personal); 10 paid holidays; health, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance (see POLC contract for additional information); medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts; Firefighters and Police Officers Retirement Act 345 defined benefit pension; deferred compensation matching program, non-taxable tuition reimbursement program; and a variety of incentives offered through the voluntary HealthSteps Wellness Program.
Additional Information
Submit these materials by email to: hr@mt-pleasant.org
Please combine multiple documents into a single file before submitting. Incomplete documents are not accepted.
The City of Mt. Pleasant is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
Selected applicants will be contacted by email to complete required online skills testing. The online skills testing includes the following areas:
- Grammar and Punctuation
- Spelling
- Basic Mathematical Calculations
- Filing
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Windows General Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Typing
Please note: all applicants who complete testing may not be invited to interview. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for May 30, 2025. We anticipate the selected candidate to begin work in late June 2025.
City of Mt. Pleasant Profile
Mt. Pleasant is a growing and financially stable community located in the geographic center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. We are a warm and friendly community dedicated to retaining our small-town traditions while building a vital economy. The area population officially stands at 21,688 but can swell to two or three times that number due to special events and the approximate 30,000 daily visitors to the Soaring Eagle Resort and Casino located at the east City limits.
We are also home to Central Michigan University’s 14,000 plus students and many of its employees. CMU offers more than 170 programs at the Bachelor, Master, and Specialist Degree levels, as well as their Medical School. Mid-Michigan College’s Mt. Pleasant Campus is an option for those who wish to transfer to a university or prepare for a career in health, business, or industrial technologies. Five other colleges and/or universities are within 45 miles of Mt. Pleasant. This community is dedicated to education and offers seven neighborhood schools, one middle school, and two high schools. There is also one parochial and two charter schools.
The Mt. Pleasant community provides an abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities ranging from hockey to chamber music concerts. Golfers are especially pleased with the 13 courses available within a 30-minute drive. The City Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide range of recreational programs for all ages, including youth soccer, softball, golf, basketball, volleyball, and tennis. The City operates and maintains 11 parks comprising 300 acres, offering venues for picnicking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, and hiking. The Isabella County park system adds another 900 acres with similar opportunities as well as camping and cross-country skiing.
The City of Mt. Pleasant offers a robust benefits package including paid time off (vacation, sick, personal); 10 paid holidays; health, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance (see POLC contract for additional information); medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts; Firefighters and Police Officers Retirement Act 345 defined benefit pension; deferred compensation matching program, non-taxable tuition reimbursement program; and a variety of incentives offered through the voluntary HealthSteps Wellness Program.
Additional Information
- Job Description
- City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ethics
- City of Mt. Pleasant Culture Document
- POLC union contract
- Letter of Interest;
- Resume; and
- Completed Job Application (This is a public position, as such the City cannot guarantee confidentiality once the applicant accepts an invitation to interview. If you would like to request confidentiality during the pre-interview phase, please indicate your request on the application form).
Please combine multiple documents into a single file before submitting. Incomplete documents are not accepted.
The City of Mt. Pleasant is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
