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Ferndale Firefighter
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City of Ferndale
Ferndale, MI (In Person)
$76,879 Salary, Full-Time
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The City of Ferndale is seeking dedicated, service-minded candidates to join our Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic. This is an opportunity to serve a vibrant, diverse, and active community while working with a professional public safety team committed to emergency response, fire suppression, rescue, medical care, prevention, and community service. Ferndale Firefighter/Paramedics perform a wide range of emergency and non-emergency duties, including fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue operations, hazardous condition response, fire prevention activities, equipment maintenance, and public education. The current salary range for this position is: $65,209.51 - $88,548.33 annually Firefighter/Paramedics reach top pay in just three steps, providing a clear path for wage growth. In addition to base wages, employees have opportunities for additional earnings through overtime and other eligible pays. The average compensation for Ferndale Firefighter/Paramedics in 2025 was approximately $93,000. The City of Ferndale offers a competitive benefits package, including: Defined benefit pension through MERS Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan through MERP Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Holiday Pay Life insurance Employee assistance program Training and professional development opportunities Opportunities for overtime