Firefighter/EMT

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 EMT LICENSE.

• 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.
• 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.
• Rides fire apparatus to emergency alarms and other assignments
• Drives the ambulance to emergency alarms and other assignments.
• Performs the skills required for EMS services at the scene of accidents and medical emergencies

• 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 EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) license is required.
• Possession of a current State of Michigan Firefighter II certification is required.
• Will be required to obtain Tri County Emergency Medical Authority authorization as a EMT.
• Must possess a valid drivers 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 Citys Medical Doctor.

• do currently possess a Firefighter I or Firefighter II certificationAND
• do currently possess a current National Registry or State of Michigan EMT license.

Candidates who meet the posted minimum requirements should expect to participate in various phases of the selection process which will include:

• Option to select Online OR In-Person Assessment Exam
• LFD Mandatory PAT (physical ability testing)
• Interview Process
• Psychological Assessment
• City of Lansing Pre-Employment Physical/Drug Screen
• Criminal History Background and Reference Checks

The Lansing Fire Department will be holding Practice Physical Ability Testing (PAT) testing sessions on specified dates during the posting period. Participating in a PAT sessionisoptional but strongly encouragedto prepare interested candidates for the required Mandatory PAT test session.

The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is a standard assessment for measuring an individuals ability to handle the physical demands of being a Firefighter. A copy of individuals previous CPAT results may accompany your City of Lansing application in order to waive the City of Lansing Fire Department (PAT) Physical Ability Test requirement. THE CPAT MAY BE WAIVED IF YOUR CURRENT CPAT SCORE IS WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS OF THE LFD MANDATORY CPAT DATE. VERIFICATION OF YOUR PREVIOUS CPAT SCORE MUST BE PROVIDED TWO (2) WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CPAT DATE. IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE A CURRENT CPAT RESULT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LFD MANDATORY CPAT SESSION.

All other Firefighter EMT candidates must participate and successfully complete the City of Lansing Fire Department Mandatory PAT (Physical Ability Test) as part of the selection process for this position.

• Background Authorization Form
• LFD FCRA Disclosure Form

NOTE:
If unable to upload to the application documents and/or OFFICIAL college transcripts may be submitted by email to or Official college transcripts may be mailed directly from the College to the City of Lansing Department of Human Resources 8th floor 124 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing Michigan 48933 Attn: Regina Wilson. Electronic transcripts may be emailed to

Copies of screenshots and unofficial college transcripts are not acceptable.

See link below for our Anti-Religious Discrimination and Religious Accommodation Policy:

Anti-Religious Discrimination and Religious Accommodation in Employment Policy

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during employment notify the Department of Human Resources at . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.