DETROIT FIRE DEPARTMENT

MAXIMUM SALARY UPON COMPLETION OF FOUR (4) YEARS:

Firefighter / EMT:  $66,868.00  –  Firefighter / Paramedic:   $70,726.00

The Detroit Fire Department provides a safe environment for Detroit’s citizens and visitors through public education, enforcement of fire codes and deployment of efficient emergency response resources. 

The Department has 1,200 + employees assigned to 7 Divisions   (Communications, Community Relations, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Fighting Operations, Fire Marshal, Fire Investigations, and Fire Training).  Operating out of 39 facilities throughout the City of Detroit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities   (may perform other duties as assigned)

• Rescue people and salvage property.
• Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings, or to rescue individuals from burning structures.
• Operate a variety of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
• Assist with mitigation of chemical hazmat, weapons of mass destruction and Homeland Security events.
• Participate in public education programs and community relations activities to educate the public on how to protect life and property.
• Use a variety of equipment and special materials to treat injured persons including airway management and ventilation support equipment, defibrillators, extrication equipment, various kinds of splints, special dressings and bandages.
• Transport injured persons to appropriate treatment facilities in emergency and non-emergency medical units.
• Recognizes the need for transporting unusual cases to particular hospitals where specialized treatment is available; continues patient care while in transit.
• Attend in-service and other training classes to enhance technical skills.

Qualifications (required):

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. (General Educational Development) equivalent. 

 Licenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements:

• Candidates must provide proof of a valid Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) at the time of interview and hire.
• Employees in this class will be required to operate a motor vehicle. Valid State of Michigan Operator License required.  
• Employees in this class will be required to successfully pass and maintain a State of Michigan EMT license, at a minimum, and all required training to maintain.
• Employees in this class will be required to successfully pass and maintain the State of Michigan Firefighters Training Council eligibility standards.
• A valid State of Michigan EMT or Paramedic License is preferred.

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis. 

CANDIDATE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (CPAT) REQUIREMENT:

You can obtain the CPAT from this location as well as other locations.
 

• SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE  ONLY FACILITATES THE SCHEDULING OF THE CPAT.  For the most up-to-date CPAT information, schedules and registration, please direct inquiries to:  https://www.schoolcraft.edu/testingcenter/firefighter-testing   (click on "Firefighter Testing")  or  call  734.462.4806  during business hours.
• Candidates should be aware that due to volume, they should BOOK EARLY. 
• The CPAT "MUST" be submitted in order to be scheduled for an interview.
• Click on the following link for additional information regarding Firefighter Testing Requirements:   http://www.schoolcraft.edu/testingcenter/firefighter-testing
• Look for the 2023 Testing Dates for the CPAT.

PRIOR TO INTERVIEW: 

Upon certification, the Firefighter / EMT and Firefighter / Paramedic may be subject to cadet training repayment if they should separate from the City of Detroit Fire Department, prior to the completion of four (4) years of service.

Evaluation Plan

• Computerized Based Test (CBT):  100%     (65% minimum passing score required)
• CPAT:  Pass / Fail
• Interview:  Pass / Fail
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications (ETEP):  Pass / Fail

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Detroit Residency Credit:    15 points
• Veteran Preference Points:   0 - 15 points

Veteran Preference Notice:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter. 

• Applicants who meet the requirements to test will be invited to take the Computerized Based Test. 
• The City of Detroit - Recruitment & Selection Division will facilitate scheduling of the Computerized Based Test for those who meet the minimum qualifications.
• The Computerized Based Test is made up of reading comprehension, grammar, basic mathematics, and maps locations.

PLEASE NOTE:

The following documentation "MUST" be submitted in order to be scheduled for an interview:

1. Copy of Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT)
2. Copy of High School Diploma or G.E.D.
3. Valid State of MI Operator License
4. Proof of Work History ("IF APPLICABLE") - A letter of reference on company letterhead stating your job title(s), duties, length of employment and work history   OR  If employers are unwilling to provide such letters, you may submit copies of paycheck stubs or W-2 Forms for employment periods claimed or official performance evaluations.
5. Proof of Military Service ("IF APPLICABLE") - Military Discharge papers / DD 214 including the Character of Discharge for each term of enlistment.
6. Proof of Domicile Credit ("IF APPLICABLE") - "Any individual whose domicile is in the City of Detroit twelve (12) months preceding the date of filing his or her application for employment and receives a passing score on the initial computerized based test for entry into classified service shall have fifteen (15) points added to his or her final score in determining his or her eligibility for the position(s) sought".
    
   Proof of Domicile - to prove Domicile in the City of Detroit, an applicant must present proper identification in the form of a valid State of MI Operator License, or State of MI Identification Card, or a valid passport AND submit at least one of the following forms of documentation: 

• Copies of the front and signature pages of federal income tax return forms and/or W2 forms for the two (2) years immediately preceding the date of application, or
• Copies of City of Detroit property bills for the two (2) years immediately preceding the date of application, or
• Copies of utility bills/statements addressed to the applicant that reflects billing/assessment dates twelve (12) months preceding the date of application, or any other official documentation deemed sufficient by the Human Resources Department that would substantiate an applicant's domicile as the City of Detroit twelve (12) months preceding the date of application.

NATIONAL REGISTRY EMT

National Registry may deny an applicant eligibility to sit for the certification examination, or take other appropriate action, if the applicable state licensing authority, in any state in which the applicant holds or seeks a license as an EMS professional, denies the applicant’s eligibility to obtain, or suspends or revokes, authorization to practice, based on a criminal conviction.  

Eligibility List

• All applications received during this posting will be considered during the formation of an eligibility list created for this job posting.
• Qualified candidates that pass the Computerized Based Test (CBT), Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) and the Oral Interview Board will be placed on the Eligibility List.
• When multiple immediate vacancies exist, the City of Detroit – Fire Department reserves the right to extend immediate contingent job offers as qualified candidates are identified and placed on the eligibility list.

Contingent Job Offers

• All offers of employment are contingent on the results of a national background investigation, driving record verification, psychological examination, reference checks, working history verification, physical examination / drug screen and satisfactory completion of a one-year probationary period.

BANDING
There is no guarantee of a position based on the highest score, although we recommend that you do your best.  After the examination process, the scores will be banded in determining those individuals qualified for the position.
 
The banding ranges will be as follows:

• 100 to 65 = Qualified (Q)
• Below 65 = Not Qualified (NQ)

Selection will be made from all candidates within the band who are deemed qualified.  All other applicants will receive a letter from the department indicating that they are not being considered for the position.

Application Status

• All candidates will be notified via email of the disposition of their employment application.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform a variety of hazardous firefighting and technical rescue tasks.
• Ability to perform tasks related to the care of departmental equipment and facilities.
• Ability to perform work in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform high-angle rescues.
• Ability to work in and contribute to a team approach in carrying out duties. 

Physical Demands

• The employee frequently engages in strenuous physical activity over long periods of time that requires good dexterity, coordination stamina and strength, which may include operating motor vehicles as well as light and/or heavy equipment for an extended period of time.
• The employee is expected to move about and ascend/descend (e.g. stairs, ladders, trees etc.) to accomplish tasks.
• The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to (200) pounds.

Work Environment 

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 Distinguishing Characteristics:                                                                          

• Must possess sufficient physical agility, mental alertness, and strength to perform the duties and work assignments associated with this classification.
• Employees in this class can expect to be engaged in strenuous physical activities, over long periods of time, in unpleasant working conditions including wetness, cold and extreme heat and confined spaces while performing hazardous work.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class.  Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.  Specific job duties may vary from position to position.
 
  PLEASE NOTE:

  WHEN APPLYING, KEEP IN MIND;

• You will be notified of each phase of the application process by "E-MAIL ONLY".
• Attempts will not be made to contact you if your email returns as undeliverable.
• We encourage you to check your JUNK MAIL, SPAM FOLDER MAIL and INBOX EMAIL daily.
• Only one application is needed for this recruitment at a time.
• Once an application has been submitted, it cannot be modified.
• Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closes.

• After the recruitment closes and all applications have been screened, you will receive an email from the City of Detroit - Human Resources Department with your status on the next steps.