The City of Ferndale is seeking dedicated, service-minded candidates to join our Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic. This is an opportunity to serve a vibrant, diverse, and active community while working with a professional public safety team committed to emergency response, fire suppression, rescue, medical care, prevention, and community service.

Ferndale Firefighters/Paramedics perform a wide range of emergency and non-emergency duties, including fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue operations, hazardous condition response, fire prevention activities, equipment maintenance, and public education.

The current salary range for this position is:

$65,209.51 – $88,548.33 annually

Firefighters/Paramedics reach top pay in just three steps, providing a clear path for wage growth. In addition to base wages, employees have opportunities for additional earnings through overtime and other eligible pays. The average compensation for Ferndale Firefighter/Paramedics in 2025 was approximately $93,000.

The City of Ferndale offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Defined benefit pension through MERS
• Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan through MERP
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for overtime