1)       Performs work in fire suppression including connecting, dragging and carrying heavy hose over all types of terrain including up ladders, stairs, and through and over debris; maneuvering heavy nozzles and directing fire streams; raising and climbing ladders; carrying and operating all fire suppression related equipment; forcing doors and windows and cutting holes in buildings to facilitate entry or to ventilate; removing persons from danger, performing rescue operations; removing burning items from buildings.

2)       While wearing heavy protective equipment and using heavy equipment, works in extreme conditions including heights, superheated, smoke and fire filled buildings, toxic atmospheres, cramped and difficult to enter spaces, areas of low visibility and unknown dangers, fire, flood, explosions, storms, drownings, transportation accidents, hazardous material incidents, building collapse, electrical emergencies, all weather conditions, etc.

3)       Performs emergency work as an EMT-Basic or EMT-Paramedic, including rendering treatment, carrying injured or unconscious patients and handling inebriated and/or mentally unstable persons. 

4)       Performs salvage and overhaul work including pulling down ceilings and walls.

5)       Performs maintenance work in the upkeep of department property including cleaning hoses and hand tools, cleaning fire apparatus, sharpening tools, general inspection of equipment, and fire station cleaning and maintenance.

6)       Performs service calls including sealing gas leaks, investigating complaints, lockouts, etc.

7)       Performs inspection of public buildings.

8)       Conducts tours of department facilities.

9)       Participates in ongoing training as directed

§  Associate Degree in Fire Science, Fire Protection Technician, Fire Medic, or other related field, obtained by time of hire.

§  Current EMT-Basic certification.

§  Current certification as a Fire Fighter II by the State of Wisconsin or an IFSAC accredited agency.

§  CPAT certification obtained within the last 12 months of date of hire.

§  Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

§  A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.