Firefighter/Paramedic

City of De Pere•De Pere, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of De Pere is seeking to hire Firefighter/Paramedics to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list for future openings. This progressive, professional, and well-trained agency is committed to providing a superior level of emergency service to enhance the quality of life, health, and safety of the community. De Pere Fire Rescue employees embody values of Integrity, Teamwork, Compassion, Vigilance, and Professionalism. The department offers opportunities to respond to Fire and EMS calls, conduct fire inspections, and engage in public education through open houses, school visits, and elder care programs. De Pere Fire Rescue protects a population of over 25,000 across approximately 12 square miles, with additional coverage for Emergency Medical Rescue in surrounding towns, serving over 10,000 more people across 25 square miles. The City of De Pere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Firefighter I and Firefighter II Certifications
Driver/Operator - Pumper Certification
National Registry or State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Certification or currently enrolled in a paramedic program
Residency within a 30-mile radius from the center of the Claude Allouez Bridge within 12 months of hire.
Valid unencumbered Wisconsin driver's license and safe driving record.
Ability to work in extremely stressful situations, day and night, which result from fire and other emergencies.
Ability to work in extreme conditions, including heights, super-heated and smoke-filled buildings, toxic atmospheres, cramped and difficult to enter spaces, areas of low visibility, and extreme weather conditions, while wearing heavy protective clothing and using heavy equipment.
Ability to wear and use an N95 respirator and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Ability to direct and command people in such a manner as to obtain maximum cooperation.
Ability to understand and obey traffic laws and regulations and statutes governing the operation of emergency vehicles.
Ability to provide testimony in court proceedings.
Ability to remain calm in a crisis.
Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to and take control of stressful situations.
Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action.
Ability to influence the behavior of others through persuasion and encouragement.
Ability to manage conflict or other sensitive issues tactfully and effectively.
Ability to make accurate and independent decisions.
Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize and perform duties with limited supervision.
Ability to observe, follow oral and written instructions, and complete assignments accurately and within deadlines.
Ability to use appropriate language, style and methods depending on audience and the purpose of communication.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with business representatives, elected officials, department heads, the public, and other City employees with courtesy and tact.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding information read or heard.
Ability to utilize a computer and required software.
Ability to work the required hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.
Continuous exertion of up to 100 pounds of lifting/moving or force and continuous push/pull of up to 100 pounds or more while performing essential functions of the job.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and speak and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others in English.
Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, material safety data sheets, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and following directions.
May require interactions with persons who are hostile or aggressive, posing threatening conditions.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in any field preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to fire, emergency medical, and rescue incidents.
Perform rescue operations by removing persons from danger, including injured or unconscious persons.
Operate apparatus and equipment, connect, drag, and carry heavy hoses over all types of terrain, including up ladders, stairs, through and over debris.
Maneuver heavy nozzles and direct water streams.
Raise and climb ladders.
Carry and operate all fire suppression related equipment including hand and power tools.
Respond to emergency calls for specialized services such as hazardous materials, extrication, and technical rescues that include confined space, water, high angle, agricultural, trench, collapse rescues, etc.
Clean and inspect apparatus and equipment.
Keep fire station, equipment and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.
Participate in training activities and instruction including fire suppression, emergency medical, fire prevention, and special operations.
Acquire and retain a thorough knowledge of the response area, including streets, buildings, water supply, and target hazards.
Perform education to the public covering fire and injury prevention and fire department equipment and facilities including, but not limited to, station tours, open houses, and school visits.
Participate in fire inspections of buildings, hydrants, special events, and other fire prevention programs.
Enter fire, emergency medical, inspection, and training activities into the records management systems.
Remain competent in the preparation of these reports and records.
Follow all rules and regulations, City policies and procedures, standard operating guidelines, operational procedures, general orders and directives of the fire department.
Perform other duties as assigned.