What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at City of Wyoming?
Department: Public Safety: Fire
Department Head: Kimberly Koster, Director of Police and Fire Services
Date Posted: 05/29/2024
Date Closing: 06/23/2024
Wage: $25.50-$31.31 per hour
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Wyoming Fire Department is seeking applicants to fill a firefighter position and to establish a list for future firefighter openings. Consider joining the dedicated public service professionals at the City of Wyoming.
Firefighters respond to fires and other emergency calls and must be familiar with modern firefighting techniques, rescue, and emergency medical procedures. Applicants are required to possess a State of Michigan certified Firefighter II (or its equivalent), State HazMat Operations Certification (or its equivalent), and State Medical First Responder (or its equivalent). Candidates with full-time firefighting experience and EMT-B certification are preferred.
All fire staff participate in high-quality in-house and outsourced training and professional development programs, which translates to better quality service for the residents, visitors, and businesses in the City. The Wyoming Fire Department is committed to the City’s mission of Community, Safety, and Stewardship by providing quality internal and external service each day.
This position includes a competitive pay and benefits package. Highlights include:
- Employer commitment to education, training, and development
- Paid leave time, including sick, vacation, and personal days
- 12% employer-paid retirement package which includes a defined contribution and post-employment health plan
- Comprehensive health insurance through Priority Health
- Dental, vision, and life insurance
- Free access to an employee assistance program
The annual wage range for this position is $66,830.40 to $82,057.25. The hourly wage range for this position is $25.50 to $31.31 per hour. These hours are based on 24-hour work shifts and 2,620.8 hours annually and do not include overtime that may be earned.
Wyoming is a vibrant, diverse community covering 25 square miles on the southwest side of Grand Rapids. The region boasts award-winning cultural and family activities such as a presidential museum, art and children’s museums, symphony, ballet, and theater, the John Ball Zoo, an AHL hockey team and High-A baseball team, farmers markets, breweries, restaurants, shopping, parks, hiking and biking trails, beaches, and camping. Only a short drive to the shores of Lake Michigan, outdoor recreational opportunities abound. Wyoming has a good mix of industrial, commercial, and residential properties and continues to attract and retain residents and businesses.
Applicants must upload copies of the required licenses and certifications when submitting their application. If applicable, please upload NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I and Plan Review certification. Those selected for an interview will be required to complete an agility test as part of the selection process. The link below highlights each exercise that must be completed within the allotted time frame.
Firefighter Agility Test Guidelines
Firefighter Agility Test - Training Video
Tentative Hiring Process Schedule: Timeline subject to change depending on availability and schedules.
Job Posting
5/29/2024
Application Review
6/24/2024
Notification of Selected Applicants
6/25/2024
Fire Agility Test
7/9/2024-7/11/2024
First Round Interviews
7/9/2024-7/11/2024
Chief's Interview
7/17/2024
Background Investigations
7/18/2024-8/30/2024
NFPA Physical & Psychological Evaluation
9/3/2024-9/13/2024
First Day of Employment
9/30/2024
Fire Academy
9/30/2024
Tentative Hiring Process Schedule: Timeline subject to change depending on availability and schedules.
Should an applicant need any disability-related accommodations or other considerations in the application process, please notify our human resources department upon applying by email at hr_fax@wyomingmi.gov.
The City of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $26 - $31
