Firefighter/Paramedic

The Germantown Fire Department is seeking candidates for Firefighter/Paramedic. There is currently 1 immediate positions to fill. Full-time employees work a rotating 24/48 schedule with split time on heavy apparatus and med rigs. 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Perform firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus; operating pumps, and related equipment; laying hose; and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks. Provide emergency medical care and transport as a licensed Paramedic to the standards established by the department, the County, and the State of Wisconsin. Participate in fire drills and attend classes in firefighting, emergency medical hazardous materials, and related subjects. Receive and relay phone calls and fire alarm information. Operate radio and other communication equipment. Participate in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs. Maintain fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Perform minor repairs to departmental equipment. Create and maintain thorough and accurate records of patient care provided. Required documentation may be in written or digital format, as required by the department and other agencies. Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; clean and wash walls and floors; care for grounds around station; make minor repairs; wash, hang and dry hose; wash, clean, polish, maintain and test apparatus and equipment. Provides public education. Any other duties that the shift Lieutenant or Battalion Chief issues.

Benefits include health, life, dental, and income continuation insurance; State of WI retirement (WRS); paid-time-off upon hire; 134 hours holidays per year; 144 hours sick days per year; wellness program; employee assistance program; dental insurance with $1,300 annual benefit; employer-paid life insurance; short-term/long-term disability; accident and vision insurance; Wisconsin Retirement System pension with 6.95% employer share; optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan; flexible spending plan; bi-weekly pay with direct deposit.

Requirements: 18 years of age, High School Diploma or GED, Valid Wisconsin Driver's License, Wisconsin State Certified Firefighter 1, Wisconsin State Certified or Nationally Registered Paramedic; Preferred: Wisconsin State Certified Firefighter II, Wisconsin State Certified Driver Operator-Pumper, Wisconsin State Certified Driver Operator-Aerial, Wisconsin State Certified Fire Inspector

Salary: $64,178.42 - $88,007.98 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-11-26