Paid-on-Call Firefighter

Ashwaubenon, Village Of • Village Hall, WI

2d

About The Position

Protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties, and maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Works under the close supervision of a Public Safety Supervisor or Company Officer. This is an entry-level position with no specific work experience level required.

The position involves firefighting and emergency response, participation in training and drills, receiving and relaying calls, maintaining equipment and facilities, performing salvage operations, and presenting safety and fire prevention information to the community. Duties may also include assisting with training new employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of joining the Paid-on-Call Program.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid State driver's license by the time of joining the Paid-on-Call Program.
• Must have no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must be of good moral character and have temperate and industrious habits.
• Must meet departmental physical standards.
• Working knowledge of driver safety and first aid.
• Ability to learn to operate the listed tools and equipment and to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques.
• Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort for prolonged periods during emergencies, training, or station maintenance, including under conditions involving extreme heights, intense heat, cold, or smoke.
• Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations; follow verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Perform firefighting activities, including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and carrying out fire combat, containment, and extinguishment tasks.
• Provide emergency aid, including first aid and other assistance as required.
• Participate in fire drills and attend classes in firefighting, emergency medical response, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
• Receive and relay fire calls and alarms; operate radio and other communication equipment.
• Maintain fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities, including general upkeep, grounds care, minor repairs, and cleaning, testing, and maintaining apparatus and equipment.
• Wash, hang, and dry hose.
• Present community programs on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics, including public information classes or programs.
• Perform salvage operations, such as placing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
• Assist with training new employees as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED