Firefighter​/Paramedic

overview

only apply for this postion if you currently possess the following: both fire i and fire ii certifications and a current state of michigan or national registry paramedic license. A valid cpat certificate must also be included with your application for further consideration.

as a firefighter paramedic you will receive a pay adjustment to the appropriate classification of firefighter/ firefighter emt/ firefighter paramedic upon successful completion from the 2026 city of lansing fire academy. Fully certified parmedics will receive ambulance pay incentive: $350.00 per twenty-four (24) hour shift when assigned to the ambulance.

post - academy pay rates: firefighter paramedic w/ ff i and ii salary $56,286.72 - $83,313.72/yr. Upon successful completion of the lfd fire academy and clearance to ride the ambulance as a fully-certified paramedic.

responsibilities

• responds to numerous medical incidents in a typical shift either on an ambulance or fire apparatus to assess patient conditions, determine and render proper emergency medical assistance and transport to the hospital.
• drives the ambulance to emergency alarms and other assignments.
• responsible for ensuring that the ambulance is clean, properly maintained and contains and inventory required by department policy.
• performs the skills required for ems services at the scene of accidents and medical emergencies.
• responds to hazardous materials incidents.
• responds to fire alarms with a fire company, performs search and rescue, enters burning buildings with hose lines, operates nozzles and plays a stream of water on fire as directed.
• operates hand fire extinguishers, chemical hose, fog nozzles and similar equipment in extinguishing fire. Raises, lowers, and climbs ladders and ventilates burning buildings to carry off smoke and gases.
• performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris.
• assists in pre-fire planning of all types of buildings for fire hazards and locations of exits and fire protection devices; assist in preparation of records of inspections; notes and reports other types of inspections; carries on continuous fire prevention activities.
• attends instruction sessions in such subjects as firefighting methods, equipment operation, ems and street hydrant locations.
• conducts fire prevention activities as directed.
• the firefighter may be required to perform at a higher classification in an acting capacity in the absence of a superior. When serving in an acting position, the normal responsibilities of that position are assumed.

basic minimum requirements

• must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older to apply.
• a minimum of a high school diploma or ged is required.
• possession of a current paramedic license is required.
• will be required to obtain tri county emergency medical authority authorization as a paramedic.
• possession of a current state of michigan firefighter ii certification is required.
• must possess a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record as defined by the michigan department of state and city of lansing driving records standards at the time of employment.
• must pass a criminal history records check with no pending charges or have been convicted of any felony charges.
• honorably discharged usa armed forces veteran must attach a copy of dd-214 when applying.
• legally able to work in the united states
• available to work nights, weekends, holidays
• must participate in a pre-employment psychological evaluation.
• meet the physical standards as determined by the city's medical doctor.
• possess a cpat certification from a certified testing agency. (uploaded cpat certificate must be current when submitting application).

additional information

fully certified firefighter paramedic candidates are applicants who: do currently possess a firefighter i or firefighter ii certification and do currently possess a current state of michigan or national registry paramedic license. Do currently possess a current cpat certificate with submitted application.

state of michigan cpat information: the cpat is conducted as a sequence of physical events that you need to finish one after the other, following a determined path that will lead you from one event to another. The cpat test is made to make sure that all the candidates that go further in the employment process are actually physically able to perform some of the crucial and most important tasks during fire and firefighting scenarios and is a nationally recognized physical ability test used to evaluate a candidate’s fitness for firefighting duties.

The city of lansing fire department requires candidates to successfully complete the cpat as part of the application process. The cpat certificate is active and valid for one (1) year after it was successfully finished, so make sure that your certificate is not older than 11 months at the time of completing the job application. Physical fitness training is…