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Rochester Hills Fire Department
Rochester Hills, MI · Oakland County
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Department careers page ↗Rochester Hills Fire Department serves the City of Rochester Hills, a suburban community in Oakland County, Michigan. It describes itself as an all-hazards fire, rescue, and emergency medical service department, handling everything from structure fires and vehicle extrication to hazardous materials, water and ice rescue, rope rescue, and building/trench collapse.
The department operates five strategically located stations, each equipped with Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances and medically licensed apparatus. All of its full-time firefighters hold paramedic or EMT certification, reflecting a strong EMS focus alongside fire suppression.
Beyond emergency response, the department maintains a dedicated Community Risk Reduction Division and participates in mutual aid, including membership in OAKWAY, a coalition of eleven Oakland County fire departments that share resources and training.
The City of Rochester Hills posts and accepts applications for all municipal positions, including firefighter roles, through its NEOGOV/GovernmentJobs portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/rochesterhillsmi. Candidates can set up job notifications there to be alerted when fire department openings are posted.
Because all firefighters carry paramedic or EMT certification, EMS licensure is central to the role. Prospective applicants are encouraged to watch the city careers portal for active recruitments and to contact the department or city Human Resources for details on upcoming hiring.
Requirements
- Paramedic or EMT certification (all firefighters hold one)
How do I apply to become a Rochester Hills firefighter?
Firefighter and other city positions are posted through the City of Rochester Hills careers portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/rochesterhillsmi, where you can also set up job notifications for fire department roles.
Do I need to be a paramedic or EMT?
Yes. The department states that all of its full-time firefighters hold paramedic or EMT certification, since every station runs Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances.
Are firefighter positions open right now?
Openings vary. The city job portal shows current postings; when no fire positions are listed, you can create a job notification to be alerted when a recruitment opens.
What kind of work will I do at this department?
It is an all-hazards agency, so the job spans fire suppression, EMS, vehicle extrication, hazardous materials, swift water and ice rescue, rope rescue, and building/trench collapse response.
How many stations and firefighters does the department have?
The department operates five stations and employs 57 full-time firefighters, plus a Community Risk Reduction Division, command staff, and support staff.