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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN ARE WE HIRING?
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET HIRED?
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Apply for the job. Click here to apply. To be notified of job postings, click here to subscribe.
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Written civil service exam
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Physical agility test. Click here for more information.
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Panel interview based on the STAR method
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Fire Chief Interview. This is more of a traditional style interview with the Fire Chief and other fire department members.
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Background check
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NFPA 1582 pre-employment physical. This evaluation includes a review of the candidate’s medical history to identify prior illnesses, surgeries, medications, or risk factors that could affect firefighting duties, followed by a physical examination assessing vision, hearing, cardiovascular and pulmonary health, musculoskeletal function, and overall ability to perform essential job tasks. It also includes lab testing such as blood work, urinalysis, lung function testing, and cardiac testing (EKG and stress testing).​​
HOW LONG IS THE ACADEMY?
Recruits are paid to attend the GRFD training Academy. This is an approximately 6 month course of instruction in the classroom and hands on environments designed to give new firefighters the knowledge and hands on skills to save lives and stay safe.
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Upon successful completion of the Academy, recruits will have the following certifications:
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Michigan Firefighter Training Council: Firefighter I & II
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Hazardous Material Awareness & Operations
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Licensed as a State of Michigan Basic Emergency Medical Technician
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