Firefighter/EMT (Entry Level & Lateral Transfer)

Salary : $57.34 - $82,555.00 Annually

Location : Germantown Fire Department- N115 W18752 Edison Drive

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202400014

Department : Fire

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central

Summary of Job

The Germantown Fire Department is seeking candidates for Firefighter / Paramedic and Firefighter / EMT. There are currently 4 immediate positions to fill. Full-time employees work a rotating 24 / 48 schedule with split time on heavy apparatus and med rigs. Lateral transfers are accepted.

Responsibilities include responding to calls for service, fire suppression activities, rescue, and property preservation; provides pre-hospital EMS care to patients; preforms with limited supervision through Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines and established protocols and directives; maintains a state of readiness of facilities and equipment by scheduled inspections, cleaning, testing, and maintenance; promotes health and safety of the department and community through education; performs related work as required, including administrative and operational tasks to meet department goals / mission.

Salary : This position is compensated at $57,338 DOQ annually starting and includes a competitive benefits package including health, life, dental, and income continuation insurance; State of WI retirement (WRS); and paid-time-off upon hire. Total compensation package exceeds $93,000. If applying as a lateral transfer, pay will be based on your years of full-time service. Any other questions feel free to call the station at (262) 502-4701.

SALARY : Firefighter / EMT Firefighter / Paramedic

Start 57,337.28 60,191.04

After 1 year 60,307.52 63,336.00

After 2 years 62,666.24 65,811.20

After 3 years 67,383.68 70,761.60

After 4 years 72,130.24 75,741.12

After 5 years 78,624.00 82,555.20

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License
• Wisconsin State Certified Firefighter 1 (within 1 year of Hire)
• Wisconsin State Certified EMT-B or higher

Preferred Qualifications :

Health Insurance

12% premium share with wellness participation. 25% premium share without wellness participation. Effective the first day of the month following a full month of employment

Dental Insurance

1,300 annual benefit per eligible person; Premium paid 100% by the Village with $25 deductible.

Life Insurance

Employer-paid basic premium, value equal to 100% of the employee's annual salary rounded to the highest $1,000 with employee option to purchase up to two additional increments for a total of 5 times the employee's annual salary.

Optional Benefits

Accident Insurance, vision, and long / short term Disability

Retirement

Wisconsin Retirement System participation with Employer Share 14.95% gross wage. Optional participation in a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

Holidays - 11 paid Holidays per year.

Sick Days - 12 hours / month effective the first full month of employment

Flexible Spending Plan - Diversified administered program (Section 125) with ability for pre-tax payment of qualifying medical, dental, and childcare expenses (up to federal limits).

Wellness Program - Vitality

Employee Assistance Programs

Bereavement - One 24-hour shift

Voting Leave - Unpaid

Professional Association membership dues paid by the Village.

Professional tuition / fee reimbursement for qualifying educational expenses

Vacation

Years of Service Vacation Days

After one (1) Full Year of ServiceFive (5) 24-hour Workdays

After seven (7) years of ServiceSeven (7) 24-hour Workdays

After fifteen (15) years of ServiceTen (10) 24-hour Workdays

After twenty (20) years of ServiceTwelve (12) 24-hour Workdays

Have you ever been dismissed or suspended from a school or employer because of disciplinary action?

If YES, please describe.

Do you have any felony convictions?

If YES, please provide details including arresting agency, dates and disposition.

Have you been convicted of : Operating while intoxicated, operating after revocation, operating while suspended, operating without a license, and / or attempting to elude and officer?

If YES, please provide details including arresting agency, dates and disposition.

Do you have any convictions for any traffic violations, excluding parking?

If YES, please provide details including agency, dates and disposition.

Are you Wisconsin State Certified Firefighter 1?

Are you minimally a Wisconsin State Certified EMT Basic?

Required Question

Salary : $57,340 - $82,555