Time’s almost up. Applications for full-time firefighters with GTMESA close this Sunday. We’re adding 3 firefighters to a team built on service, professionalism, and trust. • IAFF Local 5288 • 48/96 schedule • 96% employer-paid benefits (family included) If you’ve been considering applying, use this as your sign.
There are several spots in our response area with significant flooding. We’ve been working today on evacuations of residents along E River Road in East Bay Township as well as assisting to secure damaged propane tanks in that area. Please do not enter moving water on foot or by vehicle. The currents are swift and you can become stranded or swept away by the current. If you need emergency assistance, please dial 911. If you need non-emergency assistance please call 231-922-4550. With additional rain forecasted, we are urging residents to seek higher ground and remain vigilant of weather conditions. Thank you to Grand Traverse 911, Grand Traverse Sheriff's Office, Grand Traverse County Emergency Management, and Blair Township Emergency Services for their help today.
Application window closes Sunday. Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department is in the final days of accepting applications for three full-time Firefighter/EMT-B positions. These are budgeted positions as we continue to build and strengthen our team. At GTMESA, you’ll serve alongside a dedicated group of professionals in an IAFF union environment (Local 5288) while responding to over 7,000 calls annually, training for complex incidents, and supporting one another on every call. • 48/96 schedule | BLS non-transport • Special operations training opportunities • Pay: $57,529.56 – $71,836.35 (lateral consideration) • 96% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (family included) If you’re ready for a career defined by service, teamwork, and professionalism, now is the time. Click the link below in the comments or visit our website
April is the perfect time to let your preparedness grow! Join Grand Traverse Metro Fire for FREE Family & Friends CPR and learn skills that can help save a life when it matters most. 📅 April 21, 2026 ⏰ 6–8 PM 📍 GT Metro Fire Station 11 You’ll learn adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and choking relief—because strong communities grow from prepared neighbors. 🔗 Pre-register: gtmetrofire.org/cpr Note: This course is to obtain skills. It will not provide a certification card to the participant. #aprilshowers #GrowPreparedness #FamilyAndFriendsCPR #LearnCPR #SaveALife #GTMetroFire
One week left to apply. We’ve seen an outstanding response to our recruitment for three full-time Firefighter/EMT-B positions, and we’re excited for the opportunity to add even more quality to an already strong and well-established team. At Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department, you’ll find a career built on service, professionalism, and a team that shows up for each other and the community every day, all within an IAFF union environment (Local 5288). The application window closes April 19. Candidates not selected will remain on our hiring eligibility list for future opportunities. If you (or someone you know) are ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.
Happy International Pet Day! Behind every brave firefighter is a loyal sidekick waiting at home. Check out Grand Traverse Metro’s (fur)st responders, and share your four-legged friends in the comments below!
