Firefighter

City of La Crosse•La Crosse, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of La Crosse is accepting applications for the purpose of establishing an eligibility list for full-time entry-level and lateral transfer Firefighters. Responsibilities include working as a team member to prevent and suppress fires, protect life and property and to provide medical assistance as an emergency medical technician. Successful applicants must possess a current WI Firefighter II certification, a current National or State of Wisconsin EMT license at time of hire, an associate degree in Fire Science or related field preferred; or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is an entry level position with an annual starting salary of $65,316.00. Additional pay is available for candidates with a Paramedic license. Experienced candidates may qualify for additional starting pay and increased vacation based on years of service with previous agencies. The City of La Crosse supports attaining a representative workforce and workplace equity. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. This recruitment process will be used to fill current vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for use in filling future vacancies.

Requirements

Current WI Firefighter II certification
Current National or State of Wisconsin EMT license at time of hire
U.S. citizenship
Valid unrestricted driver’s license
High school diploma or GED
Medical, vision and hearing requirements shall be in accordance with NFPA standards 1582
Tobacco use is prohibited on and off duty
Pass post offer/pre-employment drug screen, physical exam, psychological exam, and background check
FireTEAM (Ergometrics) exam
CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test)