Orion Township is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the position of Full-time Firefighter.

Applicants must meet the minimum requirements (attached below) and complete the application and selection process.

Salary: $46,238 to $61,963 after 5 years plus excellent fringe benefit package. Additional premium pay if Paramedic.

**Candidates may be placed at a higher rate of pay (up to a maximum of 4 steps) based on prior Firefighter/Paramedic experience.**

Submit a completed Orion Township application, cover letter and current resume by December 2, 2019 at 4pm to:

Orion Township Human Resources

2525 Joslyn Rd.

Lake Orion, MI 48360

OR

Email application documents to: hr@oriontownship.org

Orion Firefighter Minimum Requirements

Employment Application

Even trees that have been well watered and cared for will eventually stop absorbing water and start to dry out. 

A good rule of thumb is to never keep a live Christmas tree for more than a month.

When the needles start falling off in large numbers, it is a good sign that it is time to get it out of the house. Dry trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in the home, garage or placed outside against the home.

When a flame from a candle touches a dry tree, it doesn't take long for a raging fire to ensue. Within three seconds of ignition, the dry tree is ablaze. At five seconds, the fire can extend up the tree and issue large quantities of thick black smoke and searing gases across the ceiling. 

PROPER DISPOSAL

Do not dispose of Christmas trees by burning them in a fireplace or wood stove. The trees have a lot of sap, which can lead to explosive burning once heated. Pine needles also burn hot and fast, and flames can quickly flare out of control and send sparks flying across a room or ignite creosote deposits in the chimney and cause a chimney fire. 

Artificial trees may not dry out, but keep in mind most are made from synthetic materials that can easily catch fire and burn almost as rapidly as a real tree. All trees, real or artificial, should be kept well away from direct heating sources such as fireplaces, wood stoves and space heaters.

Candles should also be placed away from Christmas trees, and out of the path of travel of children and pets that may knock it into a tree. Check all lights before putting them on the tree for any cracks in the insulation. If they are cracked or fraying, dispose of them and replace them with a fresh set that bear the UL seal of approval.

Heating is the second leading cause of home fires

• Install and test carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month.
• Have a qualified professional clean and inspect your chimney and vents every year.
• Store cooled ashes in a tightly covered metal container, and keep it outside at least 10 feet from your home and any nearby buildings.
• Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from any heat source like fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators or space heaters.
• Plug only one heat-producing appliance (such as a space heater) into an electrical outlet at a time.
• Never use an oven to heat your home.
• Turn space heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed

Click on the images below for the adopted ordinance and FAQs

 

FAQ Open Burn Ordinance

Non-Emergency: Dial (248) 858-4911

Fire Administration/EMS Training is located at Fire Station 4: 465 S. Baldwin Rd.

Fire Prevention is located at Fire Station 2: 3801 Giddings Rd.

Our mailing address is: 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48360

The Orion Township Fire Department is an all-hazards Fire Department that provides fire protection and emergency medical services (EMS) to the residents, businesses, and visitors of both Orion Township and Lake Orion Village. The department operates out of four (4) fire stations located throughout the community from which services are provided through a combination of career and paid-on-call firefighters.

Full-time personnel are assigned to one of three shifts that work 24 hours per shift, 7 days a week. Each shift is staffed with six (6) Firefighter/EMTs, some of whom are Paramedics. 

The Fire Department operates under the administrative leadership of the Fire Chief and is supported by an Assistant Chief, Fire Marshal, two (2) Fire Inspectors, & EMS Coordinator. Fire Extinguishment Division personnel are comprised of: (3) Captains - Command Officer, (3) Lieutenants, (4) Firefighter/Paramedics, and (8) Firefighter/EMTs. We also are supported by (17) paid on-call Firefighters.

In addition to emergency response, personnel conduct daily training sessions on the skills, knowledge, and abilities that are expected to be performed as firefighters. The department shares a strong belief  that the best way to fight a fire is to prevent it from ever happening. Through commitment to excellence and community risk reduction, the Fire Department emphasizes a strong fire prevention program to ensure the safety of the public. We also provide a variety of fire and life safety services including home and business inspections, fire cause and origin investigations, public education and outreach, child safety seat inspections, and community first aid and CPR.

As we continually strive to provide quality customer service and continual improvement, we would like to Thank You, the residents and elected officials for the continued support of your Fire Department.

Please check back often for updated news, announcements, and additional information.

History of the Fire Bugle

Ever look closely at the collar of a firefighter? If you did, you'd see a bugle or speaking trumpet pinned to their dress uniform. The more bugles you see, the higher the rank. This tradition goes back through centuries of fire service, and yet modern-day personnel continue to cherish its significance.

The bugles are a symbol of not only rank or authority but responsibility to the men and women in the fire department. In the fire service, duty, pride, and tradition are important principles that we strive to pass along to the new generation of firefighters.

Officers wear insignias on their uniform to indicate their rank or position. These insignias and their meaning are universal to firefighters but generally, the public knows little of their significance.

The history of these insignias can be traced back to the early American fire service when speaking trumpets or bugles were used to communicate on the fire ground. The bugle was worn around the officer's neck so they could direct firefighting operations; therefore, the officer was easily identified.