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Firefighter

Warren, City Of

Job Location:

Warren, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 68803 - 102658

Posted: 1 October 2026 (9 days ago)

Application Deadline: 29 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SUMMARY

FIRE FIGHTER
Starting Salary $68803/year - Maximum Salary $102658/year (After 5 years)
Fire Fighter candidates from IAFF represented fire departments with one or more years of experience may qualify for higher starting wages.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Age 18 or older by the closing date for accepting applications
U.S. citizen
Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Possess a valid drivers license to operate a vehicle in the State of Michigan
Possess a Paramedic License from the Michigan Department of Health; must be obtained by date of hire
Possess Fire Fighter I and II

WRITTEN EXAM:

Must pass the written test administered through EMPCO Inc. within the past year with a score of 70 percent or higher and the oral interview with a score of 70 percent or higher. The written exam is worth 70% and oral interview is worth 30% of your total score.
Applicants must create a profile register and take the written exam to be administered by EMPCO Inc. Go to to create a profile register for the written exam and pay the exam fee. Applicants must complete the online profile and take the written exam by October 30 2026.

PREFERENCE POINTS:
At the time the eligibility list is certified preference points will be added to a passing score for the following:
Education: To receive preference points you must provide an official (sealed by the school) college transcript. -can be sent to (Jackie Damron)
1 point - Certificate in Fire Science from an accredited college or university.
2 points - Associate degree or higher degree in Fire Science from an accredited college or university.

Veterans Preference:To receive preference points you must provide a copy of your Form DD214 or NGB22 to qualify.
1 point for service during a period of war or receipt of an expeditionary or campaign service medal during an emergency condition with an honorable discharge.

MUST ALSO PASS THE FOLLOWING:

Written test administered by Empco Inc. with 70% or higher
An oral board interview with 70% or higher
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Background investigation
Physical examination including drug screening and a psychological evaluation within the guidelines established by the City as modified by current law

Application Process:

Applicants who score 70% or higher on the EMPCO Inc. written exam by the above deadline and meet Warrens preliminary requirements can visit to find the link to apply through NeoGov. Paper applications are available upon request. Completed applications are due by October 30 2026 by 5 pm to Human Resources.
Our address is: City of Warren Human Resources Suite 410 One City Square Warren MI 48093. Our fax number is .

Applications must contain the following documents uploaded:

Drivers license
High school diploma or G.E.D. or transcripts. These can be sent to from your school.
Social Security card
Birth certificate/proof of U.S. citizenship
Paramedic license
Fire Fighter I and II
A valid CPAT is NOT required to apply but if you have a valid CPAT we would like to copy your original certificate.

Completed applications packets with all required original documents are due by the deadline of 5:00 pm Friday October 30 2026. Oral interviews will be scheduled for November 9 and 10 2026. You will be sent notifications via email with more information.
A one (1) year eligibility list will be created.
Benefits:
The City of Warren provides an excellent benefit package including adefined benefit plan pension health dental and life insurance (no monthly premiums) paid vacation sick time and holidays and lateral transfer pay. Firefighters with 2 or more years of full-time firefighting experience may qualify for a higher starting wage.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MAYOR LORI M. STONE
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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