Download the Shelby Township Fire Department Firefighter/Medic publication flyer

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The Charter Township of Shelby, Macomb County, Michigan, is hiring full-time Firefighter/Medics and Firefighter/Medic Trainees. Do you want more than a job? Are you interested in an impactful career in an essential field where your co-workers will become your family? Would you like to feel the pride of wearing our patch while working side-by-side with some of the greatest firefighting professionals in the country? If so, please read on.

The Firefighter/Medic position earns a competitive starting salary of $54,056, increasing with seniority to $96,544 after five years. The Firefighter/Medic Trainee position earns a starting salary of $48,945 annually. 

We offer great benefits, including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, short- & long-term disability, a 401(a) plan, a 457(b) plan, a retiree medical savings account, numerous educational opportunities for career and self-improvement, and work-life balance with generous paid time off programs.

Firefighter/Medics within the Shelby Township Fire Department must have a Michigan paramedic's license and Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications. If you do not have these certifications, you can still apply as a Firefighter/Medic Trainee.

Trainees must have a Michigan paramedic's license or Firefighter I and Firefighter II with EMT certifications. As a trainee with the Shelby Township Department, the township pays for your full certification. Trainees with Firefighter I & II certifications and an EMT license will go to paramedic school. Trainees with a paramedic license will go to the fire academy.

When you join our department, the Shelby Township Fire Department offers a variety of specialty team opportunities, including a Rescue Task Force, Tactical Response Unit, HAZMAT Team, Dive and Swiftwater Rescue Teams, Technical Rescue Team & PEER Support Team. Some of these team members work with Macomb County and State of Michigan special response teams. If this sounds like the right firefighting opportunity for you, apply today. 

ABOUT THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY FIRE DEPARTMENT

We provide our community with fire suppression, Advanced Life Support transportation, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, dive and swift water rescue, a rescue task force, tactical response teams, fire prevention, arson investigation, emergency management, and public education. 

From our beginnings as a volunteer fire department in 1953, we progressed to 84 full-time Firefighter professionals operating five fully-staffed fire stations throughout our township and an emergency operations center. We value honesty, integrity, dedication and professionalism. 

For seven consecutive years, Shelby Township has rated as the safest community of its size in Macomb County and among the safest communities in the entire state. Our firefighters enjoy job security in a growing community supported by the highest quality equipment and apparatus.

Our firefighters are honest, upfront, quality employees who constantly look to raise the bar and never settle for mediocrity. We reward them with competitive pay, excellent benefits, career development opportunities and positive family-like work culture.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FIREFIGHTER / MEDIC

As a Firefighter/Medic or Firefighter/Medic Trainee, you are always ready to respond to an emergency. 

Our community expects our firefighters and paramedics to be there when the unexpected happens. But you don't just wait for something to happen. You train intensely to make sure that you are prepared to handle whatever comes your way. Maintaining top physical and mental condition is essential. 

You continually train for the next emergency while establishing essential trust with your team members. "Preparation" is your middle name. You conscientiously clean and maintain equipment and facilities with a readiness to respond 24/7. Your dedication is evident as you vow to be there for our community during our roughest times -- day, night, weekend or holiday. You will get great satisfaction from rising to challenges and providing peace of mind to local individuals and families.

Do you work well as part of a team? Can you function effectively and make tough decisions in a high-stress environment? Are you able to both show compassion and maintain your focus? Do you have extreme problem-solving skills? Can you respond quickly, both mentally and physically? You might just be perfect for this Firefighter / Medic position.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FIREFIGHTER / MEDIC

• At least 19 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Michigan paramedic's license and Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications by the time of employment offer
• Citizen of the United States
• Valid Michigan driver's license
• Good driving record that meets the requirements of the Shelby Township Police & Fire Civil Service Commission
• No convictions for violations of criminal law (criminal law generally includes all offenses except traffic law, conservation law, and liquor law)

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FIREFIGHTER / MEDIC TRAINEE

• At least 19 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Michigan paramedic's license or Firefighter I and Firefighter II with EMT certifications by the time of employment offer
• Citizen of the United States
• Valid Michigan driver's license
• Good driving record meeting Shelby Township Police & Fire Civil Service Commission requirements
• No convictions for violations of criminal law (criminal law generally includes all offenses except traffic law, conservation law, and liquor law

EMERGENCY RESPONSE WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time Firefighter/Medic and Firefighter/Medic Trainee positions require 24-hour shift work.

READY TO JOIN OUR SHELBY TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND FIREFIGHTING TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a swift and easy application process. If you feel that you would be suitable for this emergency response and firefighting job, we look forward to meeting you.

Interested candidates must schedule a written examination at https://www.empco.net/fts/ and choose Shelby Township as a preferred employer. When the Fire Department has a hiring need, we will pull a list from EMPCO and invite those that meet our criteria to apply via the email address EMPCO has on file.