Firefighter
City of Grand Rapids
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Fire Cadet
City of Grand Rapids
Fire
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503-2206
Salary
$15 - $15
per hour
Type
Internship
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April 30, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This Fire Cadet position is a 4-month, part-time internship with the Grand Rapids Fire Department, where you'll shadow firefighters, learn basic department operations, and help with everyday tasks like equipment maintenance and community events.
It's ideal for high school graduates or soon-to-be graduates aged 18 or older who are interested in pursuing a career in firefighting and want hands-on experience.
Expect to build skills through supervised training, both in the classroom and physically, to prepare for future roles in the field.
Key Requirements
- Graduation from high school or GED (or expected graduation by Spring/Summer 2026)
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Possession of a valid driver's license
- Ability to participate in and complete academic and physical training programs
- Capacity to lift, carry, and operate heavy tools and equipment
- Perform routine maintenance of department equipment, buildings, and grounds
- Assist with safety education, community events, and recruitment activities
Full Job Description
This is a 4-month / 32 hour per week (June, July, August and September) , internship position to provide an in-depth experience in various types of firefighter work and gain a broad range of skills.
Specific work assignments include the performance of routine tasks and assisting various staff while acquiring basic knowledge and understanding of fire department functions, procedures, and requirements.
Work in this position is performed under the guidance and supervision of a supervisor in the fire department.
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Requirements
Required Education and Experience- Graduation from high school or GED (if you have not yet graduated but will in Spring/Summer 2026 please note that in the education section of your application)
- Must be 18 years of age
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License
Qualifications
Participate in and complete academic and physical training program in preparation for future firefighter duties Lift, carry, and operate heavy tools and equipment Perform routine maintenance of department equipment, buildings, and grounds Assist with safety education, community, and recruitment events Reviews personnel, financial, cost, and other data from various sourcesReviews and refers calls at fire headquarters; responds to community service needs and assignments; takes reports, provides information Assists with reviewing codes, ordinances, laws, and requirements relevant to installation and/or repair of commercial and residential systems and structuresAssist with special projects as assigned Performs any other related work as required Additional Information This position is part-time (32 hours a week), first shift for a projected 4-month period of time.
Staring Monday June 8th through October 9th, 2026. Subject to change
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