Fire Department · Combination
Cadillac Fire Department
Cadillac, MI · Wexford County
The Cadillac Fire Department serves the city of Cadillac in northern Michigan's Wexford County. It operates around the clock, every day of the year, delivering fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services alongside fire inspections and public safety education.
The department runs on a combination staffing model: a Fire Marshal, roughly ten full-time firefighters, and about fifteen part-time firefighters, supplemented by an on-call roster. It is organized under the City of Cadillac's Department of Public Safety.
Beyond emergency response, the department is active in the community, taking part in events such as the September 11 Child Safety Expo and ongoing public education efforts.
Firefighter hiring in Cadillac is administered through a Civil Service process overseen by the city's Civil Service Commission. Candidates progress through three sequential examinations: a written test (graded and scored), a physical agility test (pass/fail), and an oral interview (graded and scored). Civil Service Rules, examination scores, and agility test exercise guidelines are published by the city.
The department also recruits on-call firefighters, for which prior experience is preferred but not required, since the city provides extensive training. Applications are available for download from the city's employment page, and candidates can subscribe for notification of future openings.
Requirements
- Pass a written examination
- Pass a physical agility test
- Pass an oral interview
- For on-call positions, experience is preferred but not required (training provided by the city)
Hiring process
- Submit an application (form available on the city employment page)
- Written test (graded and scored)
- Physical agility test (pass/fail)
- Oral test (graded and scored)
The city states it provides extensive training for firefighters, and experience is not required for on-call positions.
How do I become a firefighter in Cadillac?
Hiring runs through a Civil Service process. You apply and then complete three examinations in order: a written test, a physical agility test (pass/fail), and an oral interview. Written and oral tests are graded and scored.
Do I need prior firefighting experience to apply?
For on-call firefighter positions, experience is preferred but not required. The City of Cadillac provides extensive training.
Are firefighter positions currently open?
The city has posted an on-call firefighter position listed as open until filled, so applications are being accepted on a continuous basis. You can also subscribe on the city jobs page to be notified of future openings.
Where do I get an application?
A firefighter application form is available for download on the City of Cadillac's employment page at cadillac-mi.net/jobs.aspx.
What does the physical agility test involve?
The agility test is a pass/fail evaluation. The specific exercises are outlined in the city's Agility Test Exercises guidelines, published as part of the Civil Service examination materials.