Firefighter

Position Purpose

The City of Birmingham, MI (EOE) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Firefighter/EMT-B, a Birmingham Firefighter Association union position. Duties include protecting life and property, fire suppression, emergency medical care, maintaining equipment, apparatus and building; participating in daily drills, fire prevention, public education & miscellaneous duties as assigned.

The Birmingham Fire Department is an ISO Class 2 department that operates on a 24-hour shift schedule and includes 34 members across 3 units. The department staffs two state-of-the-art fire stations and is equipped with modern, high-quality tools and apparatus. Firefighters rotate through truck assignments, providing broad exposure and frequent opportunities for hands‑on training.

The department actively participates with their mutual aid group OAKWAY in fire training and response with the combined technical rescue, hazmat, and peer support teams. The department also offers additional special assignments in areas such as community risk reduction, fire prevention, and EMS coordination.

• Possession of high school diploma or equivalent
• State of Michigan Firefighter I & II Certification
• Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes
• Valid Michigan Operator's License with satisfactory driving record
• Physical condition appropriate for the position
• Applicants must pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) through the Conference of Western Wayne (CWW) Firefighter Testing Program prior to date of hire. CPAT requirement waived for candidates currently employed as full‑time firefighters in another jurisdiction. Details and registration info for the CPAT are available through the Schoolcraft College Assessment Center at .

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross
• 401(a) with 15% City contribution
• Retirement Health Savings account (RHS)
• Optional 457(b) with additional employer match up to 5%
• Uniform allowance
• Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term disability, FSA
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Overtime available
• Base pay for a Firefighter/EMT-B is $66,102.30 to start, $72,006.29 at 12 months, $77,910.22 at 24 months, and top pay of $83,538.31 at 36 months. Candidates with prior experience may qualify to start at the 24-month pay level.

Salary: $66,102.30 - $83,538.31 per year