Firefighter

We are seeking responsible, compassionate, and courageous individuals who value community service and are interested in a rewarding career. As a member of our team, you will enhance the quality of life for City of Eau Claire residents and visitors by protecting lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical services, disaster response, fire prevention, and public education. Join the Eau Claire Fire Department to be part of a professional, inclusive, and progressive team. We are now accepting applications for current Firefighter openings and the hiring eligibility list. We are now accepting lateral transfers!

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work in an emergency firefighting environment; work in medical emergency and hazardous material situations, including vehicle accidents, swift water rescues, and other types of medical and rescue emergencies; work in intense life-threatening conditions; exposure to fire, smoke, bodily fluids, cramped and difficult to enter spaces, swift water, heights, and noise. Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for running, walking, crawling, climbing, stooping and heavy lifting while wearing heavy protective equipment; work in all types of weather conditions and environments. Must be able to wear a respirator as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responds to EMS calls and provides pre-hospital care for the sick and injured in accordance with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health and Social Services Standards and Procedures. Responds to fire calls and other emergencies with company; assists in controlling and extinguishing fires by initiating and directing stream of water or chemicals onto fire; positions, raises and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to assist individuals to escape burning structures; creates openings in structures for ventilation or entrance; protects property from water and smoke damage by use of waterproof salvage covers and smoke ejectors; aids in administering first aid to the injured and resuscitating individuals overcome by smoke; communicates with company officers during fires and other emergencies using portable two-way radio; assists in overhaul and salvage operations under the direction of company officers. Under the direction of company officers, inspects buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention codes and ordinances; completes inspection reports; provides advice and guidance to building owners or occupants on reduction of fire hazards. Performs assigned tasks in maintaining apparatus, equipment, quarters, fire stations and grounds, identifying hydrants and streets in geographic area served by companies assigned to a station. Participates or conducts training activities, including classroom, drills and demonstrations, designed to maintain and improve the basic knowledge and skills required of fire-fighters responding to a variety of emergency calls. Participates in continuing education and training programs to maintain or advance knowledge and skills associated with tasks performed by Firefighter/EMT's, including specialized skills. Participates in fire drills for occupants of buildings within geographic area served by assigned company; participates in other activities related to promoting fire prevention, safety and first-aid.

Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent (GED); valid driver's license; U.S. citizen; at least 18 years old; valid CPAT certification at time of hire; Nationally Registered or State of Wisconsin EMT certified and Firefighter I certified, OR Nationally Registered or State of Wisconsin Paramedic certified at time of hire with requirement to train to Firefighter I and II within one year; current full-time career firefighter with at least one year completed service for lateral transfer consideration

Salary: $63,308.04 - $83,786.10 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-11-08