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Firefighter / EMT
Whiteford Twp Vol Fire Dept #2
9244 Whiteford Center Rd
Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
734-856-2604
Description
Description
Pride, excitement, challenge. Volunteering for fire and rescue service offers committed individuals the opportunity to experience one of the most diverse and challenging professions today. The emergency services provided by Whiteford Township include providing prompt emergency medical care and transport, fire suppression, vehicle extrication, water rescues and other types of specialty rescues, and responding to other 911 dispatched calls. It’s exciting, exhilarating and rewarding!
The personal rewards and satisfaction each of us receives from volunteer service are often beyond description. The sense of accomplishment after controlling a building fire, the joy and elation when a child is born, the compassion for accident victims, the fulfillment of teaching fire safety and prevention—the list goes on.
When volunteers are not running calls and providing emergency services, they participate in:
Education: Volunteers educate the public on many issues, including fire prevention and safety, health education, injury prevention and CPR.
Community Events: Members participate in various activities such as Whiteford Community Days, EMS stand by at Whiteford High School football games, and community Halloween Trick or Treating.
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS
-Free Training
Intangible rewards are even greater:
-Satisfaction of helping others and making a difference
-New bonds with team members and with members of the community
-Skills that last a lifetime
Pride, excitement, challenge. Volunteering for fire and rescue service offers committed individuals the opportunity to experience one of the most diverse and challenging professions today. The emergency services provided by Whiteford Township include providing prompt emergency medical care and transport, fire suppression, vehicle extrication, water rescues and other types of specialty rescues, and responding to other 911 dispatched calls. It’s exciting, exhilarating and rewarding!
The personal rewards and satisfaction each of us receives from volunteer service are often beyond description. The sense of accomplishment after controlling a building fire, the joy and elation when a child is born, the compassion for accident victims, the fulfillment of teaching fire safety and prevention—the list goes on.
When volunteers are not running calls and providing emergency services, they participate in:
Education: Volunteers educate the public on many issues, including fire prevention and safety, health education, injury prevention and CPR.
Community Events: Members participate in various activities such as Whiteford Community Days, EMS stand by at Whiteford High School football games, and community Halloween Trick or Treating.
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS
-Free Training
Intangible rewards are even greater:
-Satisfaction of helping others and making a difference
-New bonds with team members and with members of the community
-Skills that last a lifetime
Volunteer Category: Firefighter, EMT
Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years of age and must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Applicants must reside within Whiteford Twp.
Applicants are encouraged to attend and observe regular department Monday evening training drills throughout the application process. A Background check consisting of criminal & driving history will be conducted. Applicants with existing Michigan Certifications in Firefighting or EMS will also have these verified at this time.
A physician’s exam must be completed and the Whiteford Township supplied documentation of such must be submitted prior to performing the Physical Abilities Test.
Applicants who complete all required documentation, pass the background check, physician’s exam, physical ability test and interview will be submitted to the Whiteford Township Board of Trustees for hiring approval at the Board’s next meeting.
Recruits will be assigned to a training officer.
Recruits must acquire Michigan Certification as both a Firefighter and a Medical First Responder.
Applicants must reside within Whiteford Twp.
Applicants are encouraged to attend and observe regular department Monday evening training drills throughout the application process. A Background check consisting of criminal & driving history will be conducted. Applicants with existing Michigan Certifications in Firefighting or EMS will also have these verified at this time.
A physician’s exam must be completed and the Whiteford Township supplied documentation of such must be submitted prior to performing the Physical Abilities Test.
Applicants who complete all required documentation, pass the background check, physician’s exam, physical ability test and interview will be submitted to the Whiteford Township Board of Trustees for hiring approval at the Board’s next meeting.
Recruits will be assigned to a training officer.
Recruits must acquire Michigan Certification as both a Firefighter and a Medical First Responder.
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