Entry Level Firefighter / Paramedic

City of Southgate Wayne County

Applicants must provide proof at the time of application that they are/have:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years old. MFFTC FIREFIGHTER I, II certified, or currently enrolled in a MFFTC Firefighter I, II curriculum.
• Valid Certificate of successful completion Michigan Firefighters Training Council Hazardous Awareness and Operation Certification.
• Licensed Paramedic by the State of MI. and current ACLS certification or awaiting State of MI licensing test.
• CPAT portion of Firefighter Test offered by the Conference of Western Wayne through Schoolcraft College (734-462-4806).

Applicants will be interviewed by the City of Southgate Administration, and then placed on an eligibility list for Probationary firefighter. Applicants must meet all established hiring criteria, which is enclosed with the application form.

Starting salary is $42,419.99 and depending on experience up to $49,708.32 with excellent fringe benefits. Wage based upon objective evidence of prior skills and experience.

Applications can be submitted to the Clerk’s office until further notice. Janice M. Ferencz, City Clerk.

EOE.