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Roseville Fire Department

Roseville, MI · Macomb County

Address
18961 Common Road, Roseville, MI 48066
3Stations

Active openings

About Roseville Fire Department

The Roseville Fire Department protects the community of Roseville, Michigan, a city in Macomb County, operating out of two facilities: department headquarters at 18961 Common Road and Station 2 at 17644 Frazho Road.

The department handles fire suppression, emergency medical response, and environmental emergencies, and its personnel are cross-trained as firefighter/paramedics. Beyond emergency response, it runs a range of community services including fire prevention, public education, First Aid and CPR training, free smoke detectors for residents, and station tours.

The department is led by Fire Chief Keith Jacobs, supported by a Fire Marshal and battalion chiefs who oversee daily operations and the fire prevention division.

Missionprovide a safe and professional response to fire, medical and environmental emergencies

How to get hired

Roseville hires at the entry level for the combined Firefighter/Paramedic role, indicating paramedic certification is central to the position. Applications are handled through the City of Roseville's online jobs portal and the Employment Opportunities section of the city website, where an employment application PDF and full job descriptions are posted.

Because the department's firefighter posting has run on an "Open Until Filled" basis, candidates are encouraged to use the city's "Notify Me" alerts to be notified when firefighter positions are updated. General employment questions can be directed to City Hall.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Applying for the entry-level Firefighter/Paramedic position (paramedic certification implied by the role)

Hiring process

  1. Review the full job description on the City of Roseville Employment Opportunities page
  2. Complete the online application through the city's jobs portal (or download the employment application PDF)
  3. Optionally subscribe to the city's Notify Me alerts for firefighter postings

Leadership & hiring contacts

Keith Jacobs
Fire Chief
William Ciner
Fire Marshal
Joel Higuchi
Battalion Chief
Scott Kramer
Battalion Chief
Gerald Kempf
Battalion Chief

Frequently asked questions

What firefighter position does Roseville hire for?

The department hires at the entry level for the combined Firefighter/Paramedic role, so paramedic certification is central to the job.

How do I apply to the Roseville Fire Department?

Apply through the City of Roseville's online jobs portal via the Employment Opportunities section of the city website, where you can also download the employment application PDF and read the full job description.

Is the department currently accepting firefighter applications?

The firefighter/paramedic posting has run on an "Open Until Filled" basis. Candidates can subscribe to the city's Notify Me alerts to be notified when firefighter positions are updated.

Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to apply?

Yes, U.S. citizenship is listed among the requirements for the firefighter/paramedic position.

Who can I contact with employment questions?

General employment questions can be directed to Roseville City Hall at 586-445-5440; the fire department's main line is 586-445-5444.