Thank you for your interest in being hired as a firefighter in Bloomfield Township. A State of Michigan basic EMT license is required but a State of Michigan paramedic license is preferred. Also, you must possess a State of Michigan firefighter 1 & 2 certification. Please complete the brief questionnaire below or complete the Employment Application and send it to Kelly Lagarde at klagarde@bloomfieldtwp.org. One of our recruiters will proactively reach out to speak to you.
All applications must be submitted to the Chief’s Office between the hours of 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday.
BTFD Firefighter / Paramedic Recruitment
The Charter Township of Bloomfield is establishing an eligibility list of future openings for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. The Charter Township of Bloomfield is home to 41,000 people. Its 26 square miles are distinguished by rolling hills, winding roads, and scenic lakes and streams. Located in Oakland County, Michigan, Bloomfield Township is within easy reach of the area’s major thoroughfares and expressways. It provides a full range of public services, including its own full-time fire and police departments and road, water & sewer divisions.
Bloomfield Township Fire department responds out of four (4) strategically placed fire stations and answers over 6,000 emergency calls for fire, EMS, rescue, motor vehicle accidents and hazardous materials spills each year. We have four (4) transporting units daily, as well as technical rescue and hazardous material teams. As the Bloomfield Township Fire Department continues into the future, our goal is to be the organization of choice that prides itself on being proactive, efficient and exceptionally effective in the delivery of our service to our customers.
Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate Qualifications and Hiring Requirements
In order to apply, Applicant must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have NO Felony Convictions
- Be enrolled in, or have completed Michigan Firefighter 1 and 2 course
- Have a State of Michigan or National Registry BEMT
- Have High School diploma or equivalent
- Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States
- Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s or a basic commercial driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record
At the time of final interview and hiring consideration, Candidate must possess:
- State of Michigan Firefighter 1 & 2 Certification
- Minimum 60 credit hours from accredited college / university (15 credits FFI & II, 30 credits paramedic equivalencies)
- Successful passing of the Conference of Western Wayne (CWW) Firefighter Testing Program, Written and CPAT (Empco written may be substituted for Western Wayne written).
- Candidates must also pass drug screening, background investigation, psychological exam, multiple oral interviews and post offer physical
Firefighter top pay of $89,111.60, in addition to annual food, clothing, and equipment allowance and holiday pay (overtime available). Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401A, Retirement Health Savings, 457, Life Insurance, FSA, Short/Long-Term Disability, and Tuition Reimbursement. (Based on current 2020-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement).