Full Time Firefighter / Paramedic

Full Time Firefighter / Paramedic position with the Western Lakes Fire District. The District provides fire and EMS services to residents of the City of Oconomowoc, Villages of Summit, Dousman, Lac LaBelle, portions of the Town of Merton, and other surrounding areas. The District is the combination of six previously individual Fire/EMS Departments providing efficient service with minimum daily staffing of 24 to 28 personnel between six stations. Services include six ambulances and five paramedic interceptor units, with annual call volume over 6,500 calls including fire, emergency medical, specialty service, and high acuity incidents. Special services include Search and Rescue with drone operations, Dive Rescue Team, Rescue Task Force, Rehabilitation Unit, Critical Incident Stress, and Therapy K9 unit.

Other Information: Applicants will be required to submit a medical examination consistent with the requirements of the position, which will include drug testing, after an offer of employment and prior to appointment. This medical exam is designed to reveal any medical condition that might put the applicant at increased risk to self or others as a result of certain exposures or activities and to exhibit freedom from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which adversely affects the performance of duties in the position they have applied for under the essential functions of employment, with reasonable accommodation. Wages and benefits are determined by the Western Lakes Fire District Board. Lateral transfer appointment conditions at the discretion of the fire chief. Candidates with current sworn full-time experience are eligible for lateral transfer to the District, at the Chief's discretion. The District takes into consideration years of sworn full-time experience for lateral transfers which is reflected in the compensation steps, vacation time, and sick time.

Requirements: Paramedic certification