Firefighter/Paramedic Job at City of Traverse City, Traverse City, MI

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  • City of Traverse City
  • Traverse City, MI

Job Description

The City of Traverse City Fire Department is accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedics to join a community-focused department that prioritizes your long term career. TCFD prioritizes physical and mental health, professional development, and career stability.

The department operates two stations and responds to approximately 4,100 calls annually. This recruitment is intended to fill seven suppression positions within a total of 33 budgeted positions. Employees are represented by IAFF Local 646.

Compensation

  • 2025 annual salary range: $64,799 – $76,961
  • Lateral entry (up to three years): up to $74,358
  • Scheduled wage increases:
  • 4% in 2026
  • 3% in 2027
  • 3% in 2028
  • FLSA overtime eligible

Career Development

  • Promotional opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement and degree stipend
  • Department staffing includes four Captains, four Lieutenants, one Fire Inspector, and 24 Firefighters

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • PA 345 Pension with a 2.0% multiplier
  • Vested at 10 years
  • No age restriction
  • IAFF MERP retiree healthcare
  • 4% employer contribution
  • 2.5% employee contribution
  • Uniform allowance of $600 annually
  • Twelve paid holidays

Residency Requirement

  • Residency required within a 30-mile radius from 12 months of hire date
  • Six percent salary bonus for employees residing within Traverse City city limits

Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

  • Michigan Firefighter I and II certification, and
  • Michigan Paramedic certification or NREMT–Paramedic certification

Certifications eligible for reciprocity will be accepted.

Testing Information

  • Physical Agility Test: January 30, 2025

Application Deadline

  • Applications must be submitted byJanuary 16, 2026

Visit the Job Posting on the jobs website https://www.traversecitymi.gov/jobs/ for more information on the position.

TO BE CONSIDERED CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A RESUME AND COPIES OF FIREFIGHTER I AND II CERTIFICATION OR PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION  Please submit to the City of Traverse City, Human Resources Office, 400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49684 or via email to job@traversecitymi.gov

Traverse City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area,

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