Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic

Job Summary:

The Village of Caledonia Fire Department is seeking highly motivated and dedicated fire service personnel to fill current vacancies for the position of full-time Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for providing fire suppression, fire inspection, and emergency medical services to the community.

• Operate and maintain fire department vehicles and equipment
• Respond to emergency medical calls and provide basic or advanced life support
• Conduct fire inspections and investigations
• Participate in daily training exercises and classroom lectures
• Perform duties as a fire apparatus driver and motor pump operator
• Responsible for station cleanliness and maintenance of apparatus, tools, equipment, and all other fire department property

• Valid Driver's License
• High School or Equivalency Diploma
• Valid State of Wisconsin or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
• State of Wisconsin Paramedic licensure is preferred
• Current Paramedic students are strongly encouraged to apply
• State of Wisconsin Certified Firefighter I certification is required within six months of hire
• State of Wisconsin Firefighter II certification is required prior to completing an 18-month probationary period
• Candidate Physical Ability Test Certification (CPAT) within sixty days of the date of hire

• Competitive salary range: $63,292.32 to $88,815.50
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation time: 1 week after one year of service, 2 weeks after two years of service, 3 weeks after eight years of service, 4 weeks after thirteen years of service, 5 weeks after twenty years of service
• Retirement benefits through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Sick leave: 1 day (20 hours) per month for each completed month of employment, with a maximum accrued carry-over of 3120 hours