Summit Township Fire Department (Jackson Co.) is hiring to fill one full-time spot and is currently accepting applications. Those applying for either position must have the following qualifications:
- Minimum age 18 years
- Valid Michigan Driver’s License
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- State of Michigan FF-1 and FF-2 Certified
- State Licensed EMT – National Registry * (Full Time)
- State of Michigan Medical First Responder (paid on call)
- Haz-Mat Operations
- Hep B Immunization
- Pass Written Test
- Pass Physical Agility Test
- Complete Department Officer’s Interview
- Complete Township Board Interview
- Pass Employment Physical Exam, Drug Screen
- Pass Employment and Police Background Check
*Paid on-call firefighters shall have a grace period of 2 years from their hire date to obtain an Emergency Medical Technician License – National Registry.
Applications, testing requirements, testing schedule and job description may be obtained online at www.summittwp.com and must be returned prior to 5:00 pm on Oct. 29th.
We will have two times for applicants to take the written test, Wednesday November 4th. At 6pm. And Friday November 6th. At 10am. If unable to attend either day for the written exam, please contact DC Warner or Natalie Anderson. The physical agility test will take place Saturday November 7, 2026. Beginning at 10 am for those who pass the written. Please note that there is no second date for the physical agility test.