Firefighter/Paramedic

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responds to a wide variety of emergency alarms with the assigned company.
• Lays and connects hoses, holds nozzle and directs fire streams; raises ladders; operates fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other firefighting equipment.
• Respond to vehicle accidents which skills include vehicle extrication, stabilization and fire suppression.
• Enters premises for firefighting, rescue and salvage operations.
• Drives fire apparatus and rescue vehicles operate pumps, aerial ladders and auxiliary fire rescue equipment.
• Performs salvage operations by deploying salvage covers, removing water and clearing debris.
• Participates in fire rescue training drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical care and related subjects.
• Attends public gatherings as assigned to ensure observance of fire safety regulations and requirements.
• Provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured utilizing the skills, training and knowledge required of a certified Paramedic.
• Generates and/or completes various records, reports, and checklists including medical records.

Qualifications

• All qualified candidates must possess a valid State of Wisconsin driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• The qualified candidate will be Wisconsin licensed as a Paramedic, AND Wisconsin certified as a Firefighter 1, or higher.
• Additional Fire certifications are desirable, (FF2, Driver Operator (MPO), Instructor 1, Fire Inspector).