Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Antigo•Antigo, WI

17h

About The Position

Employees in this position provide fire protection and emergency medical services to preserve life and property. The role responds to emergency calls; provides basic and advanced emergency medical services; responds to hazardous materials incidents; participates in firefighting and rescue activities; delivers public education; and performs fire prevention duties. Other work includes maintaining the fire station, conducting hazardous materials operations and property inspections, giving tours, and inspecting and repairing equipment. Supervisors review work through inspection, observation of results, and oral and written reports. The position requires regular attendance, lawful operation of designated vehicles and equipment, availability for emergency response, accurate reporting, confidentiality, and effective communication with coworkers, management, agencies, and the public. The employee attends required classes, training, and drills, delivers fire-safety education, performs search and rescue, helps develop emergency and training plans, and maintains facilities, apparatus, equipment, and supplies. Firefighting duties include driving apparatus, operating pumps and communications equipment, suppressing fires, ventilating and entering structures, conducting salvage operations, maintaining equipment and facilities, and participating in inspections and fire-prevention programs. Emergency medical duties include responding to incidents, assessing patients, administering care and medications under protocols, preparing and transporting patients, and performing technical rescues. Hazardous-material duties include identifying, controlling, and mitigating releases; decontaminating victims and responders; and potentially entering hazardous environments in protective equipment.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Valid Wisconsin driver's license, or ability to obtain one by the time of hire, with a good driving record.
State of Wisconsin EMT Basic certification or above.
State of Wisconsin Certified Firefighter I, or ability to complete the class within one year.
Pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within 18 months of hire.
Be at least 18 years old and a United States citizen.
Pass a drug screening.
Clearly speak, read, and write English.
Be in good physical condition and able to perform the essential functions of the job.
Demonstrate high moral character, self-control, hard work, and ethical conduct.
Working knowledge of firefighting and emergency techniques and procedures, or ability to become proficient with established policies and guidelines.
Ability to learn department equipment, tools, apparatus, and their uses and maintenance requirements.
Knowledge of fire behavior, building construction, fire and building codes, and their application to incidents.
Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions, maintain composure, exercise sound judgment, and analyze situations quickly.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely under adverse conditions and comply with Wisconsin emergency-vehicle laws.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to learn the geography of the fire/EMS service area.
Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office, web applications, department software, and related technologies, or willingness and ability to acquire that knowledge.
Skill operating the tools and equipment used by the department.
Ability to meet the physical demands, including prolonged strenuous activity, work at heights and in heat, cold, or smoke, lifting and carrying heavy loads, and controlling combative individuals.

Nice To Haves

Firefighter/Paramedic qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to fire, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and other emergency calls.
Provide basic and advanced emergency medical care, assess patients, administer medications and interventions under established protocols, and prepare and transport patients.
Drive fire apparatus or an ambulance as assigned and operate pumps, radios, and other communications equipment.
Conduct firefighting, fire suppression, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, and search-and-rescue operations.
Perform technical rescues, including removing trapped people and rescuing people from water or ice.
Identify, control, and mitigate hazardous-material releases and decontaminate exposed victims and responders.
Maintain, clean, inspect, test, restock, and repair apparatus, equipment, and facilities; keep vehicles ready for emergencies.
Participate in fire-prevention inspections of buildings, hydrants, and other structures; complete inspection reports and promote sound fire-prevention practices.
Deliver public education programs, tours, lectures, and other community fire-safety programs.
Attend classes, training, and drills and assist in developing emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, and training plans.
Maintain regular attendance, emergency availability, confidentiality, accurate records, and effective working relationships and communications.
Perform general maintenance of city facilities and grounds and other related duties as assigned.