Jobs
Title: Paramedic
Salary Range: $68,280 - $78,039
Lateral Transfers are Available
Hours: 56 Hours/Week, 24 on/48 off
Access Application At: portage.municipalimpact.com/fire-related-documents-and-links or contact the Fire Chief at (608) 697-7064
Application Deadline: December 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM CST
Portage Fire Rescue is seeking paramedics to add to their current eligibility list. If you are currently on the eligibility list there is no need to reapply, we are supplementing the current list with additional candidates. If you are interested please submit the general employment application, resume, cover letter, questionnaire, and required certificates to Fire Chief Troy Haase at 119 W. Pleasant Street, Portage, WI 53901, or via email at troy.haase@portagewi.gov
Portage Fire Rescue is in the process of adding new paramedics to their emergency medical service to expand their response capabilities in the City of Portage as well as the Townships of Caledonia, Lewiston, Pacific, Fort Winnebago and Marcellon. Portage Fire Rescue is a highly skilled and dedicated combination fire department that serves an area of 206 square miles with a population of approximately 17,540 people. The agency currently employs seven full-time personnel, 23 paid-on-call personnel, and one administrative assistant. In 2023, the agency answered 527 fire/rescue calls for service.
The new emergency medical service brings a lot of excitement to the agency with a plan to hire EMS personnel to operate all new state of the art ambulances and equipment. The hiring process will be completed in December, with a go live date on January 1, 2025. The agency will staff six EMS personnel on three shifts to provide the ability to staff three ambulances 24/7. The new EMS service will respond to approximately 2500 emergency calls annually. The service will only respond to 911 calls.
The agency will be filling paramedic positions. The requirements to be hired for these positions are listed below and the full job description is also attached. We will be conducting a general hiring process and then selecting candidates based on qualifications. If you have any questions of whether or not you qualify, please contact Fire Chief Troy Haase at (608) 697-7064.
£ PARAMEDIC
· U.S. Citizen, minimum of 18 years of age.
· High School graduation or equivalent
· Technical school training in Fire or Emergency Medical Services or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
· Must possess a current Wisconsin Paramedic License or be eligible for reciprocity.
· Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Wisconsin Driver’s License and insurability to operate department equipment and vehicles.
· Must possess or be able to attain Entry Level Firefighter within 12 months of appointment.
· Must possess or be able to attain Firefighter I Certification within 24 months of appointment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Firefighter I Certification
- Driver Operator – Pumper Certification
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
· Pass a comprehensive background screening that includes a criminal background check
· Pass a psychological evaluation
· Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening examination
Benefit Package
Portage full-time staff are represented by IAFF Local 2775 and are provided competitive compensation including: vacation time, sick time, FLSA days, paid holidays, health and dental insurance, and the Wisconsin Retirement System. Go to the www.portagewi.gov/fire-related-documents-and-links for contract and benefit package.
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Posted on site: 11/26/24
Posted on site until: 12/09/24
THESE DATES DO NOT RELECT JOB POSTING REQUIRED DATES
Are you a fire service professional with demonstrated abilities as a servant leader, an effective communicator, and a highly engaged firefighter with strong critical thinking abilities? Are you looking for a department that offers a wide variety of career opportunities as well as the support needed to grow and develop? Do you enjoy the outdoors but don’t want to give up the amenities that come with city living? With the Oshkosh Fire Department, you will not only have the career opportunities you are seeking but will also enjoy building relationships with local community members, exploring our beautiful surroundings, and doing all this in an area that is affordable. Oshkosh is the perfect location for those who are seeking true work/life balance.
The Oshkosh Fire Department is a completely career department that provides a full range of services to the community from its six fire stations that are strategically located throughout the city. The Oshkosh Fire Department has received the highest possible rating of 1/10 by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) based on its ability to prevent, respond to and suppress fires within the city in an efficient and timely manner. The department’s 110 team members achieve this mission by providing fire protection, fire prevention, emergency medical services, special event coverage, and emergency management to the city of Oshkosh. We also provide advanced life support ambulance services to numerous nearby cities, townships, and villages. As a full-service department, we are prepared to respond to many other types of special circumstances such as hazardous materials spills, ice and open water rescue, dive rescue, and aircraft rescue firefighting.
Our firefighters are our most valuable resource. Every day they have the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. They get to utilize their critical thinking skills, compassion, and courage to help those in need in our community. Our firefighters are dedicated professionals who create a progressive, diverse and exceptional fire department.
Our ideal candidate will exhibit our values of integrity, safety, respect, empathy, service, professionalism, efficiency, community-focus and teamwork. If this describes you, we invite you to apply for the Oshkosh Fire Department Firefighter position and join our team of fire service professionals!
Education and Experience
· High school diploma or equivalent; major course work in or completion of an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science or a related field is desirable.
· Valid Driver’s License.
· Wisconsin Firefighter I and II Certifications.
· Nationally Registered Paramedic or Wisconsin Licensed Paramedic.
· Wisconsin Driver Operator Pumper and Aerial or equivalent as required by Wisconsin Statute SPS 330 prior to completion of probation.
· Hazardous Materials Technician and Wisconsin Fire Inspector I certifications are desirable.
· Previous related work experience or internship as a firefighter and/or paramedic is desirable.
Salary: The salary range for this position is $52,885–79,175.
To Apply: For a full hiring timeline, and position description, and to complete an application: https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/
The City of Oshkosh is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.
Firefighter-Paramedic 1.2024 Oshkosh
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Posted on site: 11/01/24
Posted on site until: 12/05/24
THESE DATES DO NOT RELECT JOB POSTING REQUIRED DATES