Firefighter/Paramedic/Operator
City of Watertown
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- Pay
- $59.4K to $81.4K
- a year
- Location
- Watertown, WI
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 2
- 2 days ago
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About the company
City of Watertown
Government administration · 501 to 1,000 employees
The Watertown Fire Department is a full-time fire department with a service area of 121 square miles covering approximately 30,000 citizens. The fire department operates out of one station which is staffed with a maximum of 9 personnel working 24-hour shifts. The Watertown Fire Department responds to both city and rural emergency calls, uses a two-paramedic service, and runs an average of 3,000 calls per year.
What you'll do
- Provide public service in fire protection
- Provide public service in emergency medical services
- Provide public service in fire prevention
- Provide public service in public education
What you need
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma, GED or HSED
- Valid Unrestricted Driver's License
- State of Wisconsin Firefighter 1 certification (or IFSAC Accredited)
- Hazardous Materials Operations certificate
- NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700 & 800 certifications
- State of Wisconsin or National Registry EMT-B License
- CPAT Certification obtained in the last 12 months or within first 3 months of hire
Key skills
Firefighter 1 certificationHazardous Materials Operations certificateNIMSEMT-B LicenseCPAT CertificationEMT Paramedic LicenseDriver Operator/PumperFirefighter 2 certificationValid Unrestricted Driver's License
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Join the Watertown Fire Department!
The Watertown Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time Firefighter/Paramedic/Operator with the City of Watertown. We are looking for energetic personnel that are dedicated to providing public service in areas of fire protection, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and public education.
The Watertown Fire Department is a full-time fire department with a service area of 121 square miles covering approximately 30,000 citizens. The fire department operates out of one station which is staffed with a maximum of 9 personnel working 24-hour shifts. The Watertown Fire Department responds to both city and rural emergency calls, uses a two-paramedic service, and runs an average of 3,000 calls per year.
Salary Range:
Firefighter/EMT = $56,880.75 - $77,912.04
Firefighter/Paramedic = $59,417.60 - $81,395.94
Minimum Requirements:
18 years of age or older
High School Diploma, GED or HSED
Valid Unrestricted Driver's License
State of Wisconsin Firefighter 1 certification (or IFSAC Accredited)
Hazardous Materials Operations certificate
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700 & 800 certifications
State of Wisconsin or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) License
As a condition of employment, Firefighter/Paramedic/Operators shall complete the following within specified timeframe:
CPAT Certification obtained in the last 12 months or within first 3 months of hire
State of Wisconsin EMT Paramedic License within 24 months of hire
State of Wisconsin Driver Operator/Pumper within 24 months of hire or date determined by Chief
State of Wisconsin Firefighter 2 certification (or IFSAC Accredited) within 24 months of hire or date determined by Chief
Application Process:
Apply online at https://ciwatertownwi.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Attach a copy of your resume and certifications.
Timeline:
Application Review Begins: Monday, August 26, 2024 at 4:00pm
Oral Interview: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Written Exam: Completed by Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Fire Chief's Interview: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Pre-employment Medical Screenings: Completed by Friday, September 20, 2024
Start Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Questions:
Please direct all questions pertaining to the application process to Andrea Peters at apeters@watertownwi.gov or 920-261-3610.