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Firefighters -
Firefighter I Robin Buchholz
Captain Paul Spearman
Fire Chief Nazih Hazime
Firefighter III Kevin Boyer
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Overview
- Primary function - Fire Suppression/Emergency Medical
Service.
- Typical work day - In addition to normal Fire &
EMS operations, a Firefighter will maintain the station, vehicles,
and equipment, attend training classes & drills, be assigned special
details such as station tours, hydrant inspection and building pre-fire
planning.
- Hours & work conditions - Shifts are 24 hours in
a three Unit rotation.
- Firefighters receive paid vacations, sick leave, medical
& dental insurance, and an excellent pension program. The Department
operates under a semi-military style rank & supervision structure.
- Equipment, tools and materials used - Firefighters
use a wide range of tools and equipment to perform their duties providing
Life Safety Protection through Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical
Service. Everything from a rag or mop to a half million dollar ladder
truck.
Requirements
- Training & Education - Associates Degree in Fire
Science, Completion of Fire Fighter I & II (certification), State
Licensed Paramedic.
- Current entry level physical agility and written testing
done at Schoolcraft College.
- Physically able to perform the job.
Earnings & Promotions
Trends & Opportunities
- Employment outlook - Dearborn will replace about 40%
of its Firefighters in the next five to seven years.
- How do you get your foot in the door - Study, learn,
get certified and apply. Get in shape, stay in shape.
- Equal opportunity? You bet.
Where to Find Further Information
- Human Resources - City of Dearborn 313.943.2053.
- Henry Ford Community College, Fire Science & Health
Careers S. Bruley 313.317.6582.
A Real Life Picture
If your ambition is to become a Dearborn Firefighter,
you will need to know this:
You won't sit around and watch TV or play cards
all day. You will train hard and work harder, you will make friends
that last a lifetime and you will make a difference. People have real
emergencies, they will look to you to solve the problem. If this job
fits, you will smile everyday you go to work.
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