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The City of Wayne
Firefighter Full Time with Benefits
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Firefighter responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Puts out fires and rescues people from buildings. Responds to medical emergencies and assists with search and rescue efforts and industrial or hazardous waste accidents. Provides fire prevention programs or inspections in the community. May be specially trained to fight forest fires.
$52,586 / year median in Michigan
+9% projected growth
Job Description
A completed City of Wayne application is required. Our application works best with Adobe - get it here: https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/pdf-reader.
Full Benefit package includes Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, MERS Defined Benefit 2.25% multiplier with a 2%
Employees in this job classification are members of the IAFF Union. The City of Wayne offers lateral transfers for up to 5 years of full-time service credit Some Essential Functions of this job include:
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https://www.cityofwayne.com/DocumentCenter/View/222/Application-for-Employment-PDF for the application. The City of Wayne is currently accepting applications for immediate budgeted positions. City of Wayne Fire Fighters are expected to protect life and property through controlling, extinguishing, and preventing fires, and providing emergency medical service (EMS) under conditions which require strenuous physical exertion. Some time is spent in routine maintenance of equipment and apparatus and routine care of facilities, as well as participating in public education. In addition, they are required to attend, comprehend, and pass annual training requirements necessary to maintain required certifications and licenses.Salary Range:
$ 49114.65 to $ 72,836.02 per year with a 5-year step increase to top pay with overtime opportunities.Full Benefit package includes Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, MERS Defined Benefit 2.25% multiplier with a 2%
COLA, 457
Plan with City Contributions of 7%, 10-year vestment with a 25-year retirement, Food and Clothing Allowance, Holiday Pay, Longevity Pay, and Paramedic Licensure Compensation.Employees in this job classification are members of the IAFF Union. The City of Wayne offers lateral transfers for up to 5 years of full-time service credit Some Essential Functions of this job include:
- Promptly responding to EMS, Fire, and other emergency calls.
- Providing EMS to injured patients which includes advanced life-saving techniques, administering medications, and following advanced life support (ALS) procedures.
- Correctly connecting and handling the hose and nozzle, directing water stream, and properly using equipment to create openings in building or vehicles for ventilation at scenes of fires.
- Accurately writing reports and records.
- Participating in training drills, demonstrations, and public education activities
- Safely driving and operating Fire and EMS Vehicles.
- Effectively communicating and listening to commanding officer's orders, including the use of two-way radios for communication.
- Conducting station tours to interested individuals or groups.
- Work under the supervision of the daily commanding officer.
Minimum qualifications include:
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, crawl, reach, climb, squat. In addition to lift/carry, push/pull anywhere from 10 to 100+ lbs.
- Applicants must be a citizen of the United States (Birth Certificate or Naturalization Papers required at time of application).
- Possession of current, valid Michigan driver's license and an excellent driving record with no more than three (3) points on current driving record.
- High school diploma or GED (presented with application).