Positions

The City is excited to announce that we are now hiring for the new Otsego Fire Department. We are seeking dedicated and qualified candidates to fill two full-time Fire Captain positions and up to 20 Combined Part-time Firefighter/Cadet positions. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing department and help build a strong foundation of service, leadership, and community commitment from day one.

Fire Captain (Full-time)
Supervises fire suppression personnel on an assigned shift. Protect and save life and property through effective rescue and firefighting work, perform related fire prevention activities, equipment, and facility maintenance, including driving and operating all apparatus, housekeeping functions as assigned, and perform other fire duties as directed. Respond to emergency medical calls and render aid to victims.

Firefighter (Part-time)
Responds to fire, emergency medical, and other incidents. Performs firefighting, rescue, and emergency response activities under stressful conditions and in hazardous environments. Protect and save life and property through effective rescue and firefighting work. Participates in department training, preparedness, equipment maintenance, and public safety education efforts. After the initial training period, individuals in this position will work a designated number of shifts or hours as specified by the department.

Firefighter Cadet (Part-time)
Responds to emergency calls for service, protects and saves life and property through effective medical, rescue, and firefighting work. Responsible for working shifts and being available for call-backs as needed. Completes fire training, physical training, public education, pre-fire planning. This entry-level position does not require prior certifications or experience. The City of Otsego will provide training. Upon successful completion of the training program, the individual will advance to the role of Firefighter.