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The brief

Cadillac Fire Department in Cadillac, Michigan is hiring for ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER. The posted pay is $16–$24 an hour (about $33,280–$49,920 a year at full time). The posting stays open until the position is filled. Stated requirements: Driver's license (at application); High school / GED (required); min age 18.

Among 21 current Michigan postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 24% of them; the median among them is $76,960/yr.

About Cadillac Fire Department

Cadillac Fire Department is a combination (career and volunteer) department with 1 station, about 26 personnel.

A small combination department in northern Michigan's Cadillac, staffed by full-time, part-time, and on-call firefighters who provide 24/7 fire suppression, rescue, and EMS under the city's Department of Public Safety.

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Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.

Requirements at a glance

Driver's licenseAt application
High school / GEDRequired
AgeMin age 18
EmploymentPaid on call

The City of Cadillac is accepting applications for on-call firefighters.  Experience preferred, but not necessary.  Extensive training provided by the City.  Potential opportunity to earn Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications.

On-call Firefighters perform various duties associated with fire protection and prevention, emergency medical intervention, natural disaster response, and hazardous materials response.  On-call Firefighters serve the community in the saving of lives and property and to assist in general maintenance and operation of equipment and facilities.

Hourly pay is $16.00 for training hours and general assistance work.  Candidates who possess a minimum of a Firefighter I Certification will receive $24.00 per hour for all emergency calls.

Requirements:

  • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
  • Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to respond to calls.
  • Must reside and/or work in the City of Cadillac or the four surrounding townships.

How to Apply:

Required application form is available at the Cadillac Municipal Complex, 200 N. Lake St. Cadillac, MI 49601 and online at www.cadillac-mi.net.

Candidates must pass an agility test, an extensive background investigation, a physical and drug testing.

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.