Firefighter Paramedic (Lateral)

County • Milwaukee, WI

19h

About The Position

Purpose Firefighters respond to a wide range of emergencies, performing rescue, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and firefighting duties. Firefighters also operate equipment, maintain equipment and facilities, engage in fire prevention education, pre-fire planning inspections, and carry out other specialized assignments. Essential Functions · Respond to emergencies including fire, medical, and other forms of disaster under hazardous conditions. · Lift, carry, and operate heavy tools and equipment, including hoses, ladders, power saws, pumps, and fans. · Perform search and rescue operations. · Perform maintenance of department apparatus, equipment, buildings and grounds. · Perform general housekeeping duties. · Participate in on-going training and professional development activities, in-person and virtually. · Assist in conducting pre-fire planning inspections. · Participate in a variety of community service and public relations functions. · Perform other related functions as assigned, which could include serving on special teams such as hazardous materials, dive rescue, and heavy urban rescue. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008. Conditions of Employment · Firefighters work one 24-hour shift every three days. · Must successfully complete a 12-month probationary period measured from date of graduation from the required academy training. · Maintain valid Wisconsin Driver’s License without restriction. · Maintain valid Wisconsin Paramedic License without restriction(s) for no less than 10-years following completion of the training academy, and no less than Wisconsin EMT licensure thereafter. · Must attain full practice status as a Milwaukee County paramedic during probation following completion of the training academy. · Maintain Licensure as a Wisconsin EMT; must obtain National Registry certification if not already licensed in Wisconsin

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age by May 15 th , 2026.
• Must have at least (2) years’ experience at current professional Fire Department outside of the City of Milwaukee recognized as an International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) affiliate as time of application with no interruption to service, up through appointment. Years of service shall be defined as years of professional firefighting experience in a single agency represented by an IAFF affiliate at time of hire (years served in the last department at time of transfer), rounded up to the next full year.
• Must be a Wisconsin Licensed Paramedic or a Nationally Registered Paramedic with the ability to become a Wisconsin Licensed Paramedic prior to appointment.
• Must hold Wisconsin Firefighter I and Firefighter II Certificate prior to appointment.
• Applicants certified from outside of Wisconsin must initiate reciprocity at time of application and complete prior to background investigation.
• High School Diploma or Wisconsin GED or a GED from a different state that meets Wisconsin GED standards. A Home Education Diploma will be accepted provided the applicant can provide copies of form PI ‐ 1206 filed with the Department of Public Instruction for applicants who have completed a home school program in Wisconsin, or documentation that the education program has met the requirements of the Department of Education from the state where the home school program was completed.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, or a valid driver’s license from the state in which the applicant resides, at the time of background investigation. Must obtain a Wisconsin driver’s license within 6 months of appointment.
• Familiarity with web browsers such as Chrome, Edge and Firefox as well as phone or web-based email and word processing systems such as MS Word and Outlook.
• Residency must be established within 15 miles of the City limits of the City of Milwaukee following hire to the position as per FPC Rule XIV - Residency (currently 6 months after hire date).

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies including fire, medical, and other forms of disaster under hazardous conditions.
• Lift, carry, and operate heavy tools and equipment, including hoses, ladders, power saws, pumps, and fans.
• Perform search and rescue operations.
• Perform maintenance of department apparatus, equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Participate in on-going training and professional development activities, in-person and virtually.
• Assist in conducting pre-fire planning inspections.
• Participate in a variety of community service and public relations functions.
• Perform other related functions as assigned, which could include serving on special teams such as hazardous materials, dive rescue, and heavy urban rescue.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees