City Of Inkster - Fire Department — Inkster, MI

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Compensation

$19 /hr

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October 1, 2026 · Open until filled

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The brief

City Of Inkster - Fire Department in Inkster, Michigan is hiring for Firefighter. The posted pay is $19 an hour (about $39,520 a year at full time). The posting stays open until the position is filled. Stated requirements: EMT certification (at application); Firefighter I/II (at application); Driver's license (at application); CPAT (physical ability test) (required); High school / GED (required).

Among 21 current Michigan postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 5% of them; the median among them is $76,960/yr.

About City Of Inkster - Fire Department

City Of Inkster - Fire Department is a career department with 1 station.

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Requirements at a glance

EMT certification	At application
Firefighter I/II	At application
Driver's license	At application
CPAT (physical ability test)	Required
High school / GED	Required

Position Summary

Performs specialized emergency-response duties that may involve personal hazards. Responds to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous-material incidents, and technical-rescue emergencies; provides emergency medical services up to the employee's level of training; and maintains fire station property and equipment.

Essential Duties and Job Functions

• Respond to alarms with the fire company and lay and connect hose lines and nozzles.

• Ventilate burning buildings using approved tools and positive-pressure fans.

• Carry, place, and climb ground ladders to enter buildings and evacuate or rescue occupants.

• Operate firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical equipment.

• Assess patients, provide appropriate emergency medical care, and transport patients when required.

• Perform routine inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of fire station property and equipment.

• Remain available for emergency call-back as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council certification as Firefighter I and II.

• Current Michigan Emergency Medical Technician Basic license.

• Successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test.

• Valid driver's license.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.