About This Role
This entry-level firefighter position with the City of Battle Creek Fire Department involves serving the community and responding to the challenges of fire service. The department is seeking passionate and committed candidates to join its team.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Hold a valid driver
- No prior Firefighter I, II, or Medical First Responder certifications are required, as the department provides certification upon hiring if candidates do not already have it
- Not eligible for immigration sponsorship
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Pension
- 457 retirement plan with a 3% employer match
- 24/48 work schedule
- Accrued vacation, personal, and sick time
- Medical: Choose from a PPO plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI - Simply Blue or an HMO plan with Blue Care Network and pair your election with a Health Savings Account
- Virtual Care: Included with your BCBSM and BCN health care plan
- Dental: 100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI - Simply Blue
- Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee
- Sickness and Accident: 100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria
- Retirement Savings: 457 through Mission Square with employer match
- MERS Pension (Police and Fire have a separate pension fund not through MERS)
- Employer Assistance Plan (EAP): 100% Employer paid through Pine Rest
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package
- Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year
- Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Term and Whole life, Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Accident, Vision
- NVA, Lifecare Ambulance Service, Flexible Spending Account, Global Emergency Assistance Services
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer
Some positions may qualify for:
- Flexible Schedule/Remote Work
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Educational Stipends
- Longevity pay
- Tool and safety allowances
- Employer-paid uniforms
- Cell phone allowance
- Military pay differential
- Professional development opportunities
- Ability to earn compensatory time
- Retiree health savings plan
Important Details
- Application deadline: Fall 2026 (expected start of next Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List process)
Application Process
- Written test
- Physical agility test
- Oral exam conducted by a panel
- Scores from these assessments will be compiled to create an eligibility list
- A member of the recruiting team will reach out with information on next steps once the department is ready to move forward with compiling the next Eligibility List
About the Company
The City of Battle Creek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
