Employment
Opportunities
 The Farmington Hills Fire Department relies on a dedicated
core of paid-on-call firefighters (paid volunteers) to work with its
career firefighters to provide emergency services in the community. The
City has five fire stations. Paid-on-call fire fighters are assigned to
one of four satellite stations and may have the option of working
part-time shifts at the centrally located headquarters station. The
Department recruits throughout the year for paid-on-call firefighters.
If you are interested in serving your community in an exciting and
rewarding way, consider applying to become a paid-on-call firefighter in
Farmington Hills.
Minimum Qualifications
- United States Citizen.
- Minimum Age of 18.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid State of Michigan Drivers License.
- No felony convictions or criminal history.
- Physically capable of performing the duties of a Firefighter.
 Basic Job Requirements
- Respond to emergency calls as required.
- Attend all required training.
- Obtain Firefighter I Certification (within first year of service).
- Obtain Medical First Responder Certification (within first year of
service).
- Obtain Basic Emergency Medical Technician License (within two
years of service).
- Obtain Fire II Certification (within three years of service).
Employment Application Process
- Candidate must complete a City of Farmington Hills
Employment
Application along with the Fire Department
Supplemental Application.
- Applications are kept on file by the Fire Department for one year.
- Applications are reviewed when a need exists to hire new recruits.
- Candidates are contacted and scheduled for interview and agility
test.
Candidate Physical
Ability Test Preparation Guide. (2 MB)
- A candidate's background is investigated, including criminal and
driving history.
- Candidates are interviewed by the Fire Chief.
- Conditional offer of employment is made pending the results of a
physical examination and drug test.
Contact: For more information or to ask questions, please contact
Assistant-to-the-Chief Robert Rebtoy at (248) 871-2807
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