Firefighter​/Paramedic - East Lansing Fire Department

The City of East Lansing occupies the ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi peoples land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw.

East Lansing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of East Lansing is committed to becoming a fully inclusive place to live, work, visit and do business. We believe an organization functions at its highest ability when a shared culture that promotes accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, income, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds is fostered.

We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to equity, inclusion and reflect the community we serve.

• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with no restrictions or suspensions.
• Certified State of Michigan Paramedic.
• ACLS and BLS card holder.
• Certified in Haz‑Mat Operations.
• Physically and medically qualified to fulfill duties of the position as determined by a medical examination and drug screen performed by a physician of the City’s choice. Successful completion of a written, practical, and ability test is required to be eligible for the interview process.

Download Fire Department Employment Application (PDF).
The application link can be found above. It may be filled out electronically, saved, and e‑mailed as an attachment along with a resume and cover letter to Human Resources. Or the application and materials may be printed out, completed and mailed to:
East Lansing City Hall
Human Resources Department
410 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
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