Firefighter/Paramedic

This position performs technical duties in the areas of fire suppression, emergency medical care, emergency rescue, hazardous materials incidents, fire investigation, fire inspection, fire personnel training, and public education. Incumbents are responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency activities. Incumbents are expected to exercise a high degree of judgment and initiative while making critical fire and life safety related decisions under high pressure and/or adverse conditions. This classification reports to and receives guidance and mentoring from the Officer in Charge or Company Officer.

• Respond to emergencies and calls for assistance.
• Participate in firefighting and/or rescue operations. 
• Observe, record, and report to physician and other EMS team members the patient’s condition and response to drugs and other treatment modalities. 
• Respond to and take appropriate action at hazardous materials incidents; direct and/or participate in the rendering of medical care at an emergency incident. 

Participate in drills for fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.  Complete work assignments on assigned company/shift/station; ensure that all decisions and actions are consistent with department policies, procedures and emerging priorities.

• Perform scheduled inspection of facilities, equipment and apparatus to ensure operational readiness. 
• Participate in the inspection of buildings, residences and installations for fire hazards and fire safety systems as required by State laws and municipal ordinances and for pre-fire planning purposes. 
• Perform basic fire investigation functions and submit timely and accurate reports as assigned. 
• Conduct station tours, participate in demonstrations of equipment and techniques, and make educational presentations to members of the public.
• Clean and maintain facilities, grounds, quarters, equipment and apparatus at the fire stations. 
• Attend technical skills training and continuing education courses as needed to maintain technical and leadership skills and certifications. Demonstrate the ability to read, write and comprehend these and other related materials.

Education:                        High school graduate or equivalent required, an Associate in Fire/EMS related field is preferred.

Experience:                       Fire suppression work and techniques training desired.

Certifications/Licenses:   REQUIRED: State of Wisconsin EMT-Basic and ability to obtain EMT-Paramedic as a condition of employment, Current WI Firefighter I Certification or ability to obtain Firefighter 1 within 6 months from hire date, valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, Valid CPAT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months from date of hire.

• PREFERRED: State of Wisconsin EMT-Paramedic or nationally registered Paramedic, Wisconsin Fire Fighter II, Wisconsin Aerial and/or Pumper Driver Operator Certification, NIMS ICS Certification 700 or 800, 100 and 200.

Other Requirements:         Minimum age of 18 years.  Ability to pass job-related medical exam(s) and drug test. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work well with others, particularly in high stress situations.
• Ability to follow policies, rules, and regulations of the department, as well as a working knowledge of the applicable national, state and local laws, ordinances and codes affecting the fire service. 
• Ability to apply principles, practices, methods, and techniques of modern firefighting, emergency medical care and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Ability to learn local geography, including the location of water mains and hydrants and the major fire hazards of all service areas.
• Working knowledge and proficiency in the operation of computer equipment and software programs used by the department.
• Effectively utilize equipment and apparatus in emergency situations and during routine or daily work assignments and in modern emergency response activities.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, with individuals and in group settings. 
• Project a personal commitment to the mission and vision of the department; model leadership skills and behaviors consistent with the guiding principles of the department. 
• Ability to handle high levels of personal stress and to maintain composure under a variety of adverse conditions, including verbal and physical abuse, witnessing death and critical injuries and experiencing risk of personal harm.
• Perform a wide variety of general staff work as assigned.
• Observe and report violations of laws and ordinances.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Salary : $5,038