JOB OPENING
FULL TIME FIREFIGHTER/ PARAMEDIC POSITION &
PER DIEM FIREFIGHTER/ PARAMEDIC POSITIONS
(Posted: 5/12/2026)
Job Title:
Firefighter/ Paramedic
General Description:
Northeast Ingham Emergency Service Authority, Fire Rescue is currently accepting applications for position of Firefighter/ Paramedic.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Responding to emergencies and performing fire suppression operations, but dedicate significant time to training, equipment and station maintenance, and community outreach. This routine includes but not limited to checking and cleaning emergency vehicles and gear, routine station duties, and conducting safety inspections and public education sessions. In addition, complete required scheduled training to include but not limited to emergency response, HazMat, Incident Command, Fire Ground Operations.
Provides Advanced Life Support as directed by the Tri-County Emergency Medical Control Authority protocols, including medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of the critically ill and injured; responds to emergency rescue situations involving potential loss of life or bodily injury; maintains control, manages and directs patient care at the scene of a prehospital emergency; provides training and instruction to lesser trained personnel; performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age.
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Social Security Card
- Michigan Motor vehicle Operators license with no restrictions other than glasses.
- Clear driving records, and able to provide documentation of driving record.
- Clear criminal records, with no felony convictions.
- Completed Hepta-vax injections, and ability to provide proof.
- Current TB test results within one year of date of application.
- Must be in good physical condition, with no physical limitations, including but not limited to
lifting heavy objects for short periods of time. - Vision correctable to 20/20
- Current State of Michigan – Paramedic
- Current Basic Life Support Card, and Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Card
- Firefighter I & II Certification, or able to obtain within 12 months of hire.
Reports to:
Captain, Deputy Chief, Chief
Compensation/Hours:
Full Time Position work 96 hours per biweekly pay period. Salary Range: Paramedic: $54,288-
$64,272. Health Benefits available upon completion of waiting period. Paid Time Off after one
year anniversary of starting full-time position. Retirement Plan (457B)
Per Diem Position hours worked varies. Starting rate $21.75 per hour. Retirement Benefits upon
completion of waiting period.
If interested in the position please submit a letter of interest and resume to NIESA, either via email to
director@niesa.org or submitted in person to Chief Yanz.