Firefighter
Department: Public Safety: Fire
Department Head: Kimberly Koster, Director of Police and Fire Services
Date Posted: 11/04/2025
Date Closing: 12/01/2025
Wage: $26.27-$32.25 per hour
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Wyoming Fire
Department is seeking a qualified firefighter to join our team of dedicated
fire service professionals and applicants to establish a list for future
firefighter openings.
We are seeking
individuals who are committed to public safety, skilled in emergency response,
and motivated to serve the residents, visitors, and businesses of the City of
Wyoming. As a member of our department, you will play a key role in protecting
our community.
Firefighters must
be proficient in modern firefighting techniques, rescue operations, and
emergency medical procedures.
Applicants are
required to possess:
- State of Michigan
Firefighter II certification (or equivalent)
- State HazMat Operations
certification (or equivalent)
- State Medical First
Responder certification (or equivalent)
Applicants with
full full-time firefighting experience and EMT-B certification are preferred.
The Wyoming Fire
Department is committed to high-quality training (in-house and outsourced) and professional
development which translates to better quality services for the community.
This position offers a generous employee benefits
package:
- Paid leave time includes
holidays, sick, vacation, and personal days
- 12% employer-paid
retirement package which includes a defined contribution and post-employment
health plan
- Comprehensive health
insurance with no deductible
- Employer-paid dental,
vision, and life insurance
- Employer commitment to
education, training, and development.
- Free access to an
Employee Assistance Program
The annual wage range for this position is $68,848.42 - $84,848.42
or $26.27/hour - $32.35/hour. Compensation is based on a 24-hour shift schedule
and 2,620.80 hours annually and does not include overtime that may be earned.
Applicants must submit
copies of the required licenses and certifications when completing their
application. Candidates selected for an interview shall be required to
complete an agility test as part of the selection process. The links below
outline the expectations for the exercise and required time frames.
Wyoming is a
vibrant, diverse community covering 25 square miles on the southwest side of
Grand Rapids. The region boasts award-winning cultural and family activities
such as a presidential museum, art and children’s museums, symphony, ballet,
and theater, the John Ball Zoo, an AHL hockey team and High-A baseball team,
farmers markets, breweries, restaurants, shopping, parks, hiking and biking
trails, beaches, and camping. Only a short drive to the shores of Lake
Michigan, outdoor recreational opportunities abound. Wyoming has a good mix of
industrial, commercial, and residential properties and continues to attract and
retain residents and businesses.
If you want to
join a department who is committed to the City’s mission of community, safety,
and stewardship and have a passion for service, we would love to hear from you!
Firefighter Agility Test
Guidelines
Firefighter
Agility Test - Training Video
Tentative Hiring Process Schedule: Timeline subject to change depending on availability and schedules.
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Job Posting
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11/4/2025
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Application Review
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12/1/2025
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Notification of Selected Applicants
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12/2/2025
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First Round Interviews
Chief's Interview/Agility Test
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12/9/2025
12/15/2025
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Background Investigations
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12/17/2025-1/25/2026
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NFPA Physical & Psychological Evaluation
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1/26/2026-2/6/2026
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First Day of Employment
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3/2/2026
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Fire Academy
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3/2/2026
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For accommodation
requests during the application process, please contact Human Resources at HR_fax@wyomingmi.gov.