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Troy Fire Department
Troy, MI · Oakland County
“"Join the Legacy. Protect Your Community. Be The Difference."”
Michigan's largest volunteer fire department
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Department careers page ↗Troy Fire Department protects the Detroit-area city of Troy, Michigan, through a hybrid staffing model. It fields nearly 180 volunteer firefighters supported by 13 uniformed career staff who handle administration, training, equipment maintenance, and community risk reduction. The department operates six strategically located stations.
Founded in 1940 with 19 charter members, the department predates the city's incorporation and has provided more than 80 years of continuous community protection. It is regarded as the largest volunteer fire department in Michigan.
Troy is a non-EMS department: it does not respond to medical emergencies, though all members are trained in CPR and AED use. The volunteer model emphasizes flexible scheduling that accommodates members' work and family commitments.
Mission"Help the community by answering calls for emergency service with professionalism and dedication."
Troy hires primarily volunteer (on-call) firefighters and accepts applications year-round. Candidates must live or work within three miles of a Troy fire station, be at least 18, and hold a high school diploma or GED and a valid Michigan driver's license, then pass a background and driving-record check, a medical exam, and a physical agility test.
Applicants apply online, complete interviews with station officers, and, once selected, attend the City-funded Firefighter I & II training academy. Ongoing membership requires at least 80 hours of training annually and responding to a set share of calls during available hours.
Requirements
- Reside or work within 3 miles of a Troy fire station
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid Michigan driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Pass a background and driving-record check
- Pass a medical examination
- Pass a physical agility test
Hiring process
- Submit an online volunteer firefighter application
- Background and driving-record check
- One or more interviews with station officers
- Complete the City-funded Firefighter Training Academy (Firefighter I & II)
Benefits
Volunteers receive a length-of-service award: a $75,000 payment after 10 years of service, with an additional $10,000-$15,000 every five years thereafter. The City fully funds the Firefighter I & II training academy. Members also gain leadership and professional skill development, CPR/AED training, and departmental camaraderie.
New members complete the Firefighter I & II training academy, fully funded by the City of Troy (the same academy as full-time firefighters).
What are the basic requirements to become a Troy firefighter?
You must live or work within three miles of a Troy fire station, be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or GED and a valid Michigan driver's license, have reliable transportation, and pass a background check, medical exam, and physical agility test.
How do I apply?
Submit an online volunteer firefighter application. After a background and driving-record check, you complete one or more interviews with station officers, and if selected you attend the City-funded training academy.
Is this a paid or volunteer department?
Troy is primarily a volunteer (on-call) department, the largest of its kind in Michigan, with a small career staff. Volunteers earn a length-of-service award rather than an hourly wage.
What compensation do volunteers receive?
Volunteers receive a $75,000 length-of-service payment after 10 years, with an additional $10,000-$15,000 every five years after that, plus fully funded training.
Do I need firefighter certification before applying?
No. Selected members complete the Firefighter I & II training academy, which is fully funded by the City of Troy.
Does Troy Fire Department respond to medical emergencies?
No. Troy is a non-EMS department and does not respond to medical calls, though all members are trained in CPR and AED use.