Firefighter Candidate

FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATE

STARTING SALARY (as of11/1/26): $71,966 per year

QUALIFICATIONS: (For full job description, see online posting)

• Must be a licensed EMT-Basic in the State of Michigan or scheduled to take the exam and State of Michigan Firefighter I and II certification or must be a licensed Paramedic in the State of Michigan or scheduled to take the exam.
• Must have a current CPAT or OPAT certification (Please see information below.)
• Valid Michigan driver license, with a good driving record.
• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent
• U.S. Citizen

All entry-level criteria must be met, and copies of licenses and certifications must be attached to online application. Current City of Dearborn fire interns are eligible to apply if they are within one year of completion of all minimum qualifications noted above. However, all qualifications must be completed prior to being placed on an eligible list.

The position of “Firefighter Candidate” shall be an entry-level firefighter position for an individual who, at the time of hire does not possess all licenses and certifications required to meet the qualifications for the “Firefighter I” position. Firefighter Candidates are considered “firefighters in training” and shall not be assigned or permitted to perform emergency response duties, until successful transition into the Firefighter I classification.