Firefighter

Applicants must submit/attach proof of Firefighter II, HazMat, Paramedic certificate/license and physical agility certificate at time of application.FirefighterTHIS POSITION IS REPRESENTED BY A UNION - IAFF 741Annual Compensation Range ($USD): $ 68,819 entry to $89,466 after 4 years of service.Additional Compensation OpportunitiesHoliday Pay - up to $5,500 annuallyPay for Performance bonusEMT/Paramedic bonus - up to $4,500 annuallyACLS Instructor bonus - up to $500 annuallySeniority bonus - $1,000 annually after 5 years of serviceEducation incentive up to $1,000 annually for qualifying degreeBenefit Highlights Defined Contribution retirement plan with 4% employee contribution & 10% employer matchHealth Care Savings Plan (HCSP)BCBS PPO or HAP Medical (10% premium share), dental, vision, prescriptions life insurance provided. High deductible health plan/HSA optionAnnual uniform allowancePaid parental leave programFull academic degree and tuition reimbursement program (bachelor & master degree)Generous PTO (vacation, sick, holidays, other) no waiting period before use10 Kelly days annuallyCareer Path Opportunities Fire Lieutenant, Captain/Platoon, Captain/Training, Captain/Training, Battalion ChiefA Brief OverviewThe Airport Firefighter performs various life, property, and environmental control activities. This includes Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) and traditional structural fire control/prevention. Additionally, provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the Airport's employees, tenants/contractors and the travelling public. Firefighters participate in an extensive training program that includes fire drills, operating apparatus, live burns, and training related to the maintenance of the State of Michigan Paramedics license. Firefighters are assigned to a platoon and work 24-hr's on and 48-hr's off schedule.This position is part of a twenty-four-hour, seven-day operation which requires employees to work on a twenty-four-hour platoon shift. This includes: weekends, holidays or an eight or ten-hour day shift, depending on the work assignment. There are four fire stations located at Detroit Metro Airport and Willow Run Airport. Firefighters may rotate between the stations and will also be required to work throughout the entire Airport complex and airfield at Detroit Metro and Willow Run.What you will do Responds to all emergency calls for service relative to the Fire Department for the Airport Authority jurisdiction, and other communities as specified in inter-governmental Mutual Aid agreementsPerforms assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, living quarters, buildings, equipment and fire prevention - life safety systemsDrives and operates emergency vehicles and associated equipmentConducts periodic first level vehicle equipment maintenance. Documents and reports needed repairs to Command Staff and the Equipment Repair UnitCompletes required or necessary forms and reports in a timely manner, routing them to the appropriate staff member for review and processingOther duties as assignedQualifications High School Diploma or Certificate of High School EquivalencyST of MI Paramedic LicenseValid Driver's License and a safe, acceptable driving recordMFFTC Fire Fighter IIMFFTC Hazardous Materials First Responder (Awareness Level)Must have a valid certificate of completion of the written & Physical Agility Test (CPAT) administered by the Conference of Western Wayne Firefighter Testing program or its equivalent (OPAT) administered by Oakland Community College. Firefighters currently employed by a full-time Fire or Public Safety (combined Police/Fire) department are exempt from this requirement.Testing Links:Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneSpecial Conditions Must maintain the ability to qualify for a security ID badge.Employees hired on or after the date of execution of this agreement must reside within 75 miles of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport or Willow Run. Present employees must reside within 75 miles of Detroit Metropolitan Airport in the event of a residential move after the execution of the agreement.The Wayne County Airport Authority is committed toprovide an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination,prejudice, and bias. As part of this commitment, the WayneCounty Airport Authority will ensure that persons with disabilities areprovided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed toparticipate in the job application or interview process, to perform essentialjob functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment,please contact humanresources@wcaa.us or (734)942-3775.Requisition #: req803

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