Firefighter/Paramedic

The Village is seeking candidates for Firefighter/Paramedic.  The Firefighter/Paramedic is responsible for fire suppression, fire inspection, vehicle and fire station maintenance, hazardous material response, rescue operations and emergency medical services.  The Village is recruiting for a 56 hour per week Firefighter/Paramedic position.  The 56 hour per week position would work 24 hour shifts.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and complete the employment application.  Please make sure to list all of your current fire certifications and EMS license, as well as any educational degrees, and include a copy of your Paramedic license, WI Firefighter I certification and CPAT certificate.  Failure to submit any portion of the required materials may eliminate you from employment consideration.

• Wisconsin Fire Inspector 1 Certification (NFPA-1031) (New employees must obtain as soon as possible at the Chief's discretion)
• Wisconsin Firefighter II Certification (NFPA-1001) (New employees must obtain as soon as possible at the Chief's discretion)
• Wisconsin Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Certification (NFPA-1002), (New employees must obtain on their own as a condition of employment)
• Wisconsin Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator-Aerial Certification (NFPA-1002), (New employees must obtain as soon as possible at the Chief's discretion)
• Attends seminars/classes recommended by the Fire Chief.
• Maintain adequate firefighter proficiency in all assigned areas per department training standards, including all certifications/licenses throughout entire career.

• Responds to alarms as a member of a firefighting company and performs a variety of firefighting functions, as the situation demands.
• Operates and performs maintenance checks on all Fire Department vehicles and equipment.
• Responds as a member of a medical team to bring basic or advanced emergency medical care to the citizens of the community.
• Prepares written reports and maintains records under supervision of the company officer.
• Participates in daily training exercises and classroom lectures.
• Conducts fire inspections in various occupancies in the village.
• Perform duties as a Fire Apparatus Driver and Pump Operator, when assigned.
• Performs duties as a certified EMT-Paramedic or Basic according to criteria and standards set forth by the department, when assigned.
• Responsible for cleanliness of station and maintenance of apparatus, tools, equipment and all other fire department property.
• Conducts demonstrations, tours and public speeches on fire safety, fire prevention, CPR, fire extinguishers, first aid, and other subjects to the public.
• Accomplish such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• U.S. Citizen
• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license, or ability to obtain, good driving record
• Good physical condition
• Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic license (nationally registered preferred).
• Wisconsin Firefighter I Certification (NFPA-1001)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• An ability to work a 24 hour shift, including weekends and holidays
• Clear and concise speech
• Ability to react quickly and effectively to stressful situations
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to perform essential functions of this position
• Ability to use all standard fire service equipment
• CPAT

• Effective communication, oral and written, with supervisors, peers and public.
• Understanding and following work rules and suggested operating guidelines.
• Read, write, add and subtract.
• Knowledge of national, state and local laws and fire/safety codes.
• Organize, direct and coordinate written and oral reports.
• Skilled in report writing, computer usage, driving and two-way radio usage.
• Knowledge of fire protection systems, water supply, building construction, natural and man-made disasters, fire control and extinguishment and combustible and flammable materials.
• Skills in firefighting, EMS, fire inspection and public relations.

• Computer terminal, basic office equipment, telephone and two-way radio.
• Measuring devices.
• Power tools, hand tools, chain saws, shovels, brooms, ladders and exhaust fans.
• Car, fire truck and ambulance.
• Patient restraints, first aid equipment, oxygen, electronics test equipment, general medical equipment and patient lifting devices.
• Breathing apparatus, steel tip boots, hearing and eye protection, firefighting turn-out clothing and hazardous chemical clothing.
   

• Workplace environment that may be confined.
• Exposure to extreme cold and normal, or hot and normal temperature changes.
• Contact with water or liquids.
• Exposure to loud noise with a minimum of 90 decibels and vibrations from tools, equipment, machinery, etc.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, burns, explosives, heights, physical injury and fast moving vehicles.
• Exposure to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, gases, noxious odors, dust and poor ventilation.

• Standing, walking and sitting.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Running, swimming, grappling, climbing, balancing and bending/twisting.
• Reaching, feeling, talking and hearing.
• Meet the medical standards established by the N.F.P.A. 1582 and the medical testing facility.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling: 100 pounds or more.
• Handling, grasping and fingering: fire house, ladders, performing CPR, utilizing patient lifting devices, etc.
• Wearing of self-contained breathing apparatus while performing firefighting duties.