Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral Transfers Accepted)

Village of Germantown•Germantown Fire Department- N115 W18752 Edison Drive, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Germantown Fire Department is seeking Firefighter/Paramedics, with lateral transfers accepted. One immediate position is available. This is a full-time position working a rotating 24/48 schedule, with split time on heavy apparatus and medical rigs. The starting annual salary is $64,178.42, depending on qualifications and experience; lateral-transfer pay is based on years of full-time service. The stated salary progression ranges from $64,178.42 at start to $88,007.98 after five years. The department describes its competitive benefits package as including health, life, dental, and income continuation insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System participation, and paid time off upon hire. The total compensation package exceeds $100,000.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Hold a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
Hold Wisconsin State Certified Firefighter 1 certification.
Hold Wisconsin State Certified or Nationally Registered Paramedic certification.

Nice To Haves

Wisconsin State Certified Firefighter II.
Wisconsin State Certified Driver Operator-Pumper.
Wisconsin State Certified Driver Operator-Aerial.
Wisconsin State Certified Fire Inspector.

Responsibilities

Respond to calls for service and perform firefighting activities, including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and conducting fire combat, containment, and extinguishment tasks.
Perform rescue and property-preservation activities.
Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and transport as a licensed Paramedic according to department, county, and Wisconsin standards.
Operate with limited supervision under Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines, established protocols, and directives.
Participate in fire drills and attend classes in firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
Receive and relay phone calls and fire alarm information; operate radios and other communications equipment.
Participate in fire-prevention inspections of buildings, hydrants, and other structures.
Maintain a state of readiness for facilities and equipment through scheduled inspections, cleaning, testing, and maintenance.
Perform general upkeep of fire facilities and equipment, including cleaning and washing walls and floors, caring for station grounds, making minor repairs, washing and drying hose, and cleaning, polishing, maintaining, and testing apparatus and equipment.
Create and maintain thorough, accurate patient-care records in written or digital format as required by the department and other agencies.
Promote the health and safety of the department and community through education, including providing public education.
Perform administrative and operational tasks and other related work to meet department goals and mission.
Perform other duties assigned by the shift Lieutenant or Battalion Chief.