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Probationary Firefighter 

The City of Hamtramck is seeking qualified individuals to create a new two year List of Eligibility for Firefighter positions.  As firefighters retire or positions open in the department, individuals are called in for interviews from the listing. The order of ranking on the listing is determined by your written Conference of Western Wayne test score. Extra points are given for military time served.  

Summary Description

Responds to fire and medical emergencies and other related service requests as part of a fire fighting company. 

v  Carries out a variety of tasks relating to setting up fire fighting apparatus

v  Controlling fires and saving lives

v  Providing emergency medical care using defined procedures and practices. 

v  Responsible for performing routine maintenance and cleaning of fire equipment and physical facilities of the fire station and any other duties as assigned.

v  Probationary firefighter first year

v  Detailed description of duties provided upon request

 

Eligibility

v  US citizen or permanent resident alien

v  18 years of age or older

v  High school diploma or approved equivalent

v  Successful completion and certification from Fire Fighter I & II of the Michigan State Fire Fighters Training Council

v  Valid Emergency Medical Technician license

v  Valid US drivers license and verifiable driving record (Applicants must have a valid Michigan driver’s license at time of appointment)

v  Valid written test from Conference of Western Wayne with a minimum score of 75% (major ranking key on the eligibility list)

v  Valid passing certificate of  CPAT - Physical ability test from Conference of Western Wayne

v  Must past background investigation

v  Must past medical examination including physical, vision, drug screen and psychological evaluation.

Provide during pre-employment process

v  Proof of United States citizenship or US permanent residency

v  Diploma and transcripts

v  Copy of driver’s license and drivers report (ex: from the Michigan Secretary of State)

v  Copy of social security card

 

Application Packet

v  Must complete the City of Hamtramck job application

v  Must provide copies Firefighter I & II certificates from the Michigan State Firefighters Training Council

v  Must provide a copy of Michigan State license as an Emergency Medical Technician

v  Must provide copies of Conference of Western Wayne written and physical tests – see below for link to schedule dates (tests must not expire before eligibility list is created)

v  Proof of military service if applicable – increases points on eligibility list

v  Any other certificates of training – if desired

v  Completed application packets will be time stamped

 

Applications must be post marked, faxed or emailed by the end of June 19, 2010.   

Mail to:

City of Hamtramck

Human Resource Dept

3401 Evaline

Hamtramck, MI  48212

 

Email: jneel@hamtramckcity.com

 

Fax: 313-872-0399

 

2010 Conference of Western Wayne Fire Fighter Test Program – Schoolcraft College website schedule

 http://www.schoolcraft.edu/pdfs/assessment/Firefighter_Testing.pdf  

 

The City of Hamtramck reserves the right to request copies of original documents and to reject illegible and/or incomplete applications.

The City of Hamtramck is an EEOC employer.

 

Human Resource contact, Javonna Neel 313-870-0348