Firefighter/EMT-B (SAFER Grant)

Join our dedicated emergency response team as a Firefighter/EMT, where your courage and quick thinking will make a vital difference in saving lives and protecting property. In this dynamic role, you will respond promptly to emergency calls, provide essential medical assistance, and ensure safety during fire incidents and other crises. Your proactive approach and technical skills will help create a safer community while fostering a rewarding career in public safety.

• Respond swiftly to fire alarms, medical emergencies, and rescue situations with professionalism and urgency.
• Operate fire suppression equipment, including hoses, extinguishers, and pumps to control and extinguish fires effectively.
• Provide first aid, basic life support (BLS), and CPR to stabilize patients until advanced medical help arrives.
• Assess the scene for hazards, conduct safety inspections, and secure the area to prevent further incidents.
• Drive emergency vehicles safely under various conditions while adhering to traffic laws and safety protocols.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on firefighting gear, medical supplies, and emergency vehicles to ensure readiness at all times.
• Gather vital signs, document incident reports accurately, and communicate effectively with team members and emergency responders.
• Assist in mechanical troubleshooting or minor repairs of firefighting equipment when necessary.
• Engage in ongoing training exercises to stay current with firefighting techniques, medical procedures, and safety standards.

At the time of submission of the application, all applicants shall have the following qualifications:

• United States Citizen.
• To complete a profile and schedule a test for this position, go to and follow the instructions. Click to see upcoming EMPCO Test Dates. There is a fee to take the examination, but all participating fire departments in Michigan will accept the results of this one test. You must complete your profile, and have a current passing score.
• Completion of a valid CPAT or OPAT with a passing score current within one year of the application period.
• Applicants must have completed either the Oakland Physical Agility Test (OPAT) or the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
• Attained the age of 18.
• Free of any abnormality of eyesight, and have at least 20/40 uncorrected vision and 20/30 corrected vision with adequate color and depth perception.
• Hold a valid Michigan Driver's (or Chauffeur's) License and must have a good driving record.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass the oral examination with a minimum score of 70%. The top 6 (and ties) qualified candidates will then undergo a Chief's evaluation for consideration of an employment offer.
• Must have obtained either a Firefighter II Certificate and basic EMT-B license or a State of Michigan Paramedics license with a current ACLS certification.
• Completion of EMPCO written test with a passing score current within one year of the application period.

Download and complete the application form from the Township web site Fort Gratiot Fire Department Job Application or pick one up in person.

Please submit the application in person to the Fire Department Administrative Assistant by 12 p.m. on January 5th, 2026 to:

Charter Township of Fort Gratiot

Fire Department

3720 Keewahdin Rd

Fort Gratiot Township, MI 48059

Or by email, with all scanned certificates, resume, and relevant/required information to

The Charter Township of Fort Gratiot is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the Township's policy not to discriminate on the basis of a protected classification, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, height, weight, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $66,831.50 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person