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Firefighter/emt

3 months ago

Madison, Wisconsin, United States City of Madison, WI Full time

General Description:

  • Under the general supervision of the Company Officer, employees must exercise considerable judgment, initiative and skill in the performance of their duties to include work in:
  • The protection of life and property from fire;-
  • Providing rescue and emergency medical services;-
  • Containing and controlling the accidental release of hazardous materials;-
  • General maintenance and operation of fire department facilities and specialized fire apparatus and equipment;-
  • Presenting related safety information

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • The citizenship requirement has been removed.
Applicants are encouraged to regularly visit the Madison Fire Department website where the timeline and dates of future steps in the process will be posted. Information related to salary, benefits, and working conditions can be found at the following link (Download PDF reader). Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPEN HOUSES:

  • Saturday, June 1st,
  • 4 pm
  • Fire Station #4, 1437 Monroe Street-
  • Monday, June 10th,
  • 8 pm (CST)
  • Virtual event for Women, Zoom (Register Now)-
  • These events will kickoff with a presentation followed by a Question & Answer period. Current Madison Fire personnel will be available to answer your questions.
    The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Respond to and participate in rescue operations and/or medical emergencies. Provide emergency medical services to injured or severely ill persons (e.g., restore breathing, heart action, control of bleeding, care of broken bones, emergency maternity cases, conveyance to medical facilities, etc.). Perform duties as a firefighter/emergency medical technician.
  • Work to prevent fire occurrence through participation in the enforcement of fire prevention codes and ordinances. Conduct fire inspections for code enforcement purposes as assigned. Maintain an awareness of related fire hazards. Conduct presentations on a variety of firerelated functions to include fire safety, fire prevention, CPR, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, first aid and related topics. Participate in related community relations activities.
  • Respond to fire incidents to save and protect life and property under emergency conditions. Operate hand and/or specialized power equipment and apparatus to suppress various types of fires under diverse conditions. Exercise police powers in responding to emergency situations. Operate fire vehicles/apparatus as assigned. Participate in related salvage activities.
  • Respond to the release of hazardous materials to protect life and property through the containment and control of dangerous materials (e.g., inflammable, dangerous chemicals, explosives, etc.).
  • Participate in the general maintenance and custodial care of fire facilities, apparatus, tools and equipment.
  • Participate in various classroom, selfstudy and field training programs to develop and maintain required skills, proficiencies and abilities.
  • Prepare narrative and/or statistical reports as required.
  • Perform related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of and ability to use computer software applicable to the duties of the position.
  • Ability to remain calm and exercise judgment under emergency conditions.
  • Ability to perform standard mathematical calculations.
  • Ability to follow oral and written direction.
  • Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and across boundaries, such as class, race, gender, sexual orientation, literacy and other issues.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
  • Ability to serve the community in a caring, sensitive manner, and to demonstrate patience and tolerance.
  • Ability to adhere to professional standards incorporating honesty and integrity.
  • Considerable physical strength, stamina and agility (consistent with hazardous fire suppression and rescue work).
  • Physical coordination, strength and acuity inherent in the operation of fire apparatus.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work, requiring judgment, under adverse working conditions

Note:
Examples of physical demands and working conditions are illustrated below.

  • Ability to maintain adequate attendance.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required at the Full Performance Level after Completing the 3-1/2 Year Fire Apprenticeship Training Program:

  • Working knowledge of applicable national, state and local codes and laws rela