Paramedic / Firefighter
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Long Lake Fire Rescue, Traverse City, MI is accepting applications for a full time Paramedic/Firefighter opening. Long Lake Fire Rescue is dedicated to 911 responses within Long Lake Township. Long Lake Township located 10 minutes west of Traverse City, Michigan is one of the nation's top tourist destinations with year-round, four seasons recreation. With a large 2,860-acre lake in the middle of our 36 square mile township, proximity to Lake Michigan, Grand Traverse Bay, state, and national parks, we see a large population influx in the spring, summer and fall. Our airport's non-stop service from major airports around the country caters to a large influx of seasonal visitors.

Long Lake Township is a bedroom community that is rapidly growing. As such, Long Lake Township Fire-Rescue is constantly expanding to care for the health, safety, and well-being of our community. we have moved into our new emergency services station. We provide Advanced Life Support transporting service to our township.

Duties include fire suppression, emergency medical care, hazardous materials, technical rescue, confined space rescue, public education, maintaining equipment, including apparatus, tools, equipment and stations, participating in training, protecting life, property and other related duties.

*Currently running a 48/96 schedule*.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must complete criminal background check (No Felony Convictions)
• State of Michigan Firefighter 1 & 2 Certification
• Current State of Michigan Paramedic or have National Registry
• Current AHA CPR Certification
• Current ACLS, Pals, PHTLS or ITLS
• Must have approval to function and be in good standing with NRMCA or applicable Medical Control Authority in your current job.
• Hazardous Materials Operations Level Certification
• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License
• Pass Pre-Employment and annual Physical
• Must be willing to work up to 48-hour shifts, weekends and holidays.

Benefits Include

• Township Family Medical / Eye / Dental Insurance (currently Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan) *After 60 days of employment. HSA with 3K township contribution
• 401A Retirement Plan 11% Employer Contribution
• lateral transfer pay
• Paid Time Off / Vacation Days
• Holiday Pay
• Longevity pay
• PTO buy back
• Life insurance
• Short term and Long Term disability insurance
• Uniform allowance

Contact Chief Down at the Long Lake Station for Application phone 231-###-####

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,404.80 - $72,304.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance