The Charter Township of Plymouth is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Work to be performed includes saving lives & reducing property loss through rescue techniques & fire suppression operations. Applicants must be certified Michigan Firefighter Level I & II, Hazmat Operations Level certified and must be licensed as a Paramedic by the State of Michigan at time of hire. Evidence of certifications must be presented at the time application is submitted. The application form can be obtained on our website at www.plymouthtwp.org Completed applications must be submitted to the Fire department Offices only at 9955 N Haggerty Road, Plymouth MI 48170.

Questions may be directed to 734-354-3221.

Additional Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have and maintain a valid State of Michigan driver’s license and must have and maintain a   good driving record. Valid Certification from a Fire Training Academy recognized by the Township and current valid completion of the Physical Agility Test (CPAT) from Schoolcraft Community College or equivalent, within the preceding 365 days of hire as required. Applicants will be scheduled to attend and successfully pass an oral Board interview.

Post job offer requirements include successfully passing a drug screening, background investigation, psychological exam and a pre-hire physical examination.

Starting annual base wage is $50,156.69.

The Charter Township of Plymouth accepts either Schoolcraft College Firefighter Testing or EMPCO. To schedule a test for these positions, go to either http://www.c-w-w.org/firefighter-certification/ or https://www.empco.net/fts/ and follow the instructions. There is a fee to take the examinations, but results of this one test will be accepted by all participating fire departments in Michigan. You must be certified, licensed and pass all of the tests before applying.

The Charter Township of Plymouth does not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, handicap, height or weight, in the employment or provision of services.

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