Firefighter

City of La Crosse is establishing an eligibility list for full-time entry-level and lateral transfer Firefighters.

About the role

Responsibilities include working as a team member to prevent and suppress fires, protect life and property, and provide medical assistance as an emergency medical technician.

Responsibilities

• Prevent and suppress fires
• Protect life and property
• Provide medical assistance as an emergency medical technician

Requirements

• Current WI Firefighter II certification
• Current National or State of Wisconsin EMT license at time of hire
• Associate degree in Fire Science or related field preferred; or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities
• U.S. citizenship
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED
• Documentation of certifications (WI Firefighter II, EMT license, FireTEAM exam results, CPAT certificate)
• Non-tobacco use on and off duty
• Pass post-offer/pre-employment drug screen, physical exam, psychological exam, and background check
• Compliance with NFPA standards 1582 for medical, vision, and hearing requirements

Pay

Annual starting salary of $65,316. Additional pay available for candidates with a Paramedic license. Experienced candidates may qualify for additional starting pay and increased vacation based on years of service with previous agencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Voluntary dental and vision plan
• Wisconsin Retirement System
• Flexible spending account
• Deferred compensation and Roth IRA
• Life insurance, accident insurance, and income continuation insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid vacations and sick leave
• Variety of wellness initiatives
• Choice of two medical benefit plans

Exams

• FireTEAM (Ergometrics) exam – schedule at firedepartmenthiring.com/ergometrics-exam/; select “Chippewa Valley Technical College” for results
• CPAT – can be taken at any licensed agency

Application deadline: December 20, 2026. Interviews for qualified applicants begin January 11, 2027.