Careers
The Orion Township Fire Department is accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedics. This is a 56-hour work week schedule. Come join IAFF Local 5342! The Orion Township Fire Department is an all-hazards department that provides fire protection and Advanced Life Support emergency medical services to the residents, businesses, and visitors of Orion Township. The department protects 36 square miles with a population of 40,000 residents. The fire department responds from four fire stations to over 3,500 calls a year.
Position: Firefighter/Paramedic (full-time)
A candidate who has prior experience as a firefighter may be placed at a higher rate of one (1) step for each year of prior experience, up to a maximum of four (4) steps.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Be at least 18 years old
- Citizen or Legal resident of the United States
- Valid driver's license
- Must pass criminal background investigation
- Complete the application form
- Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language
- Physical condition appropriate for the position
- Current EMPCO exam through EMPCO testing. with a minimum score of 70% at time of application
- State of Michigan Paramedic License or currently attending a State of Michigan Paramedic course
- State of Michigan Firefighter I II Certification
- Hazardous Materials - Operations level Certification
- AHA BLS Healthcare Provider
- American Heart Association ACLS provider
- Physical agility test (CPAT or BPAT) or NOMAA agility exam by time of oral interview
- Health Insurance (BCN/HMO) - 100% employer funded for employee and dependents
- Dental/Optical - begins first Sunday 60 days from start date
- Life/Disability Insurance - (90 days from date of hire)
- FSA Available
- Pension (John Hancock) - Township Contribution 14% with 0% required from employee
- PTO-192 hours personal/sick time
- Vacation - 72 hours (first year)
- Holidays - 13 Holidays paid in November
- PEHP (Post Employment Health Plan) - 30 days after employment
- Annual Clothing Allowance
- Tuition Reimbursement (approved courses)
- Health Insurance Opt-Out ($5,000)