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Fire Boat Marine Operations - RECALL 2026 SEASON

City of Detroit

Fire Department

Fresh

Location

Salary

Not specified

Closes

February 13, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for experienced fire boat operators and deckhands returning to the Detroit Fire Department for the 2026 season, involving marine operations on fire boats to support firefighting and emergency responses on water.

It suits current or former DFD employees familiar with boat handling in emergency situations.

Ideal candidates are reliable team players with prior hands-on experience in marine firefighting who can follow HR instructions for reapplication.

Key Requirements

  • Must be a current or returning DFD employee instructed by HR to apply
  • Position is specifically for Fire Boat Operator or Deckhand roles
  • Intended for the 2026 seasonal operations
  • Requires prior experience in marine firefighting operations
  • Must complete profile only as directed by City of Detroit Human Resources
  • Location-based in Detroit, Michigan, involving water-based duties

Full Job Description



*******HR USE ONLY ********

DO NOT
COMPLETE THIS PROFILE UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO BY
THE CITY OF DETROIT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

THIS PROFILE IS FOR DFD - FIRE BOAT OPERATOR / DECKHAND
EMPLOYEES RETURNING FOR THE 2026 SEASON




Requirements



*******HR USE ONLY ********

DO NOT
COMPLETE THIS PROFILE UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO BY
THE CITY OF DETROIT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

THIS PROFILE IS FOR DFD - FIRE BOAT OPERATOR / DECKHAND
EMPLOYEES RETURNING FOR THE 2026 SEASON



Qualifications

*******HR USE ONLY ********

DO NOT
COMPLETE THIS PROFILE UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO BY
THE CITY OF DETROIT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

THIS PROFILE IS FOR DFD - FIRE BOAT OPERATOR / DECKHAND
EMPLOYEES RETURNING FOR THE 2026 SEASON

Additional Information

*******HR USE ONLY ********

DO NOT
COMPLETE THIS PROFILE UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO BY
THE CITY OF DETROIT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

THIS PROFILE IS FOR DFD - FIRE BOAT OPERATOR / DECKHAND
EMPLOYEES RETURNING FOR THE 2026 SEASON

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/10/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-detroit-5227814