City Of Livonia, MI Livonia , MI 48151
Posted 3 days ago
$55,390.40 - $75,836.80 Annually
NOTE: Entrance salary is based upon prior experience as a Firefighter and/or Paramedic.
NOTE: Annual salary adjustments may also occur based on collective bargaining agreements.
Performs general duties in the prevention of fire and protection of life and property. Work is performed as a member of a team and a superior officer is usually available to assign definite duties.
Illustrative Examples of Work:
Responds to fire alarms with a fire company. Prepares to fight fire by connecting hose to hydrants or pumps and joining hose sections and nozzles to hose. Enters burning building and operates nozzle to direct stream of water on fires. Operates equipment to facilitate entry into locked buildings through approved forcible entry methods. Operates hand fire extinguishers and similar equipment in extinguishing fires. Operates pumps to maintain an adequate water volume and pressure. Raises, lowers and climbs ladders. Ventilates burning buildings to carry off smoke and gases. Rescues individuals and provides appropriate emergency medical assistance. Performs property conservation operations such as placing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris. May drive ladder trucks, pumper trucks and emergency trucks in responding to fire alarms and in returning to the station. Attends instruction sessions concerning firefighting methods, equipment operation, first aid, and street hydrant locations, and maintains good physical fitness. Administers first response first aid to injured or afflicted persons. Performs other related work as assigned.
By closing date of the announcement, applicants must:
NOTE: Candidates are required to submit original degrees/transcripts, licenses, and certifications by the interview date.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Written Test- 50%* Oral Interview- 50%
Background Investigation- Pass/Fail
Psychological Evaluation- Pass/Fail
The results at each step in the application process will determine eligibility for continuation on to subsequent steps. The process will include application review, written examination, and oral board interview. Candidates who possess and provide documentation of receipt of advanced degrees shall have points added to their earned scores. After passing all parts of the test, one point will be added for attaining an associate degree in Fire Science or an EMS curriculum; two points will be added for attaining a bachelor's degree in Fire Science or an EMS curriculum.
Applicants must pass each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligible list.
Thorough knowledge of firefighting methods and equipment.
Thorough knowledge of first aid and rescue techniques.
Thorough knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of fire hydrants.
Ability to function calmly and efficiently under conditions of great stress.
Ability to deal with persons under great emotional stress and maintain control of the situation.
Ability to react quickly in emergency situations and to exercise good judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with other employees and to deal tactfully with the public.
Ability to withstand prolonged periods of physical activity, often under adverse conditions.
NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a complete pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia. If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a 12-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.
City Of Livonia, MI