PAID ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER
CITY OF MT. PLEASANT
The City of Mt. Pleasant is interested in working with individuals with a passion for helping others. We are currently seeking applications from high energy, team-oriented individuals who are devoted to the Mt. Pleasant community and interested in joining our Fire Department.
We invite applicants who have a high school diploma or GED and are interested in completing the training, education, and certification processes necessary to fulfill the position requirements to apply now! When we find an applicant who is committed to the community and the City, we have the ability to provide the necessary training, skills development, and networking opportunities to grow you into a strong Firefighter. We offer paid training, on-the-job experience, and a structured firefighting development program . . . in turn we ask you to be committed to the Mt. Pleasant community for many years to come.
The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department is committed to the protection of life and property. We accomplish this by utilizing modern technology, education, prevention, training, and community partnerships. We strive to provide the highest level of service during all types of disasters - natural or man-made. We serve with compassion, honesty, integrity, and care for those who live, work, or visit our community.
Please review the position requirements below:
PAID ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER
CITY OF MT. PLEASANT
General Summary
Under direct supervision of the Fire Chief, Duty Officer, or Paid On-Call Fire Officer, responds to fire alarms and fire prevention activities as required; participates in firefighting activities until such time as equipment is restored to a readiness condition; and assists in the general maintenance and operation of the equipment.
Essential Job Functions
Responds to dispatched alarms for fires and other emergencies.
As directed, places ladders and removes when no longer needed; ventilates buildings by using horizontal, vertical, or positive pressure ventilation techniques. Uses pry bars, axes, sledge hammers and saws to force entry and to provide for ventilation. Places positive pressure fans to remove smoke and toxic gases.
Advances hose lines, directing water or chemicals at fire according to direction and need. Returns fire equipment to trucks in correct order noting any damage or need for replacement.
Performs rescue work at the scene of fires or other emergencies, such as extricating trapped persons, providing first aid, administering oxygen and CPR.
As directed, protects properties against water and smoke damage as much as possible.
Assists in such readiness procedures as cleaning, hanging and loading of fire hose, preparing masks, inspection and loading fans and nozzles, cleaning tools and preparing other small items of firefighting equipment for further use.
Participates in recurring training in the use of apparatus, tools, first aid equipment, and in rescue procedures, practice drills and firefighting.
Performs related work as requested.
Note: All functions are considered essential
Minimum Requirements
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, State of Michigan Firefighter Training Council Firefighter Levels I and II certification, Incident Command Training, Operations Level Hazardous Materials Certification, and current American Heart CPR certification, are required.
A State of Michigan Medical First Responder license must be completed within 8 months of hire to remain employed. Preference will be given to those candidates with a current State of Michigan Basic Emergency Medical Technician license and possess a minimum of one-year structural firefighting experience, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability To:
Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with team members, colleagues and the public regarding any aspect within the scope of responsibility; and to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the public and other employees and effectively understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions. Use proven problem-solving techniques to resolve issues and conflict.
Additional Requirements:
Continued maintenance of all required certifications, licenses and training is required for the duration of employment.
Must pass the Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) or within the previous twelve-month period have passed the CPAT or an equivalent physical agility test.
Must possess a valid Michigan Operator's License and a safe driving record.
Candidates with less than the minimum qualifications may be considered for the position. However, completion of all required training within one testing cycle is required to remain employed.
Residency Requirement:
Employees shall reside no further than the boundaries created by the perimeter roads of:
- To the North: Rosebush
- To the South: Pleasant Valley
- To the East: Loomis
- To the West: Winn
A new hire will be given 6 months to move within these boundaries.
All employees must maintain their primary residency within the perimeter restrictions listed as a condition of employment and for the full duration of their employment with the City of Mt. Pleasant. Primary residency may be on either side of the physical roads listed above.
Physical and Mental Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear and effectively communicate; and taste or smell. The employee must have the ability to respond from a period of inactivity to full physical exertion and mental performance within seconds and the proven ability to work at heights. The employee frequently is required to walk, lift, carry, and/or move up to 100-150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus through natural or corrected vision. Must possess the ability to drive self to training sessions and fire scenes; analyze reason, supervise, evaluate, organize and handle the mental and physical stress associated with fire scenes.
While performing the duties, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee may occasionally be exposed to risk of electrical shock, explosives, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Job Title: Paid On-Call Firefighter
Job Code: AVF51 Hourly
Employee Group: POCF
FLSA Status: Hourly
Reports to: Fire Chief
Direct Reports: N/A
Paid On-Call Firefighters are compensated on a bi-weekly basis; annual rates are divided by 26 pay periods. The base rate of pay is $150.00 per pay period, provided the employee meets the 30% run response rate as specified in the Paid On-Call Agreement. The per run response rate is $40.00 per run plus $20.00 per hour over two hours. Skill-based pay is available for Fire Officer Certifications up to $382.20 per year, additional bonus dollars up to $10,000 per year are available based on run response rate, and $20.00 per hour for departmental training and various other non-emergency events is available. We also offer 10% employer match in our deferred compensation plan and an education benefit for degree completion at a college or university level. The opportunity for prolonged assignments, re-certification training or additional fire courses are available, as assigned or approved by the Fire Chief.
For detailed information on the position, run rate requirements, and compensation package, review the Paid On-Call Agreement below.
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