Career guide · Michigan
How to Become a Female Firefighter in Michigan
13 active openings· pay $51k–$96k/yr
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See exactly where you stand against CPAT standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free Firefighter readiness assessmentMichigan Firefighter requirements
The core documents and certifications most Michigan departments expect from firefighter candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓EMT-Basic certification
- ✓CPR / BLS certification
- ✓CPAT completion certificate
- ✓Firefighter I certification
- ✓Firefighter II certification
- ✓Physical exam clearance letter
- ✓Background check authorization
CPAT fitness standards
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| Pull-Ups | 3 reps | 8 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 15:30 | 13:00 |
| Stair Climb (Step Mill Hold) | 200 sec | 240 sec |
| Victim Drag (165 lbs, 35 ft) | 35 sec | 25 sec |
Take the free assessment → to see your gap on each event.
Open firefighter jobs in Michigan
13 live openings, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.
Supervisory Firefighter (Structural)
Department of Veterans Affairs · Battle Creek, Michigan, MI
Fire Fighter/Paramedic
City of St. Clair · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Firefighter
City Of Wayne · Wayne, MI
Firefighter
Wayne County Airport Authority · Detroit, MI
Firefighter
City of Jackson · Jackson, MI
Firefighter- Paramedic
City of Southfield · Southfield, MI
Firefighter/Paramedic
Charter Township of Bloomfield · Bloomfield, MI
Fire Fighter
Port Huron · Port Huron, MI
Firefighter/Paramedic
Charter Township of Bloomfield · Bloomfield, MI
Firefighter/EMT
City Of Manistee · Manistee, MI
Fire Marshal - SHAP
GardaWorld · Sterling Heights, MI
Firefighter
City of Royal Oak · Royal Oak, MI
Firefighter - EMT
City of Southfield · Southfield, MI
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