Firefighter/Paramedic

The City of Fond du Lac Fire Rescue is seeking applicants for a Fire Fighter/Paramedic. The Fire Fighter/ Paramedic position is an entry level, dual role responsibility in Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue. The Fire Fighter/ Paramedic is a Fire Fighter who, in addition to performing routine firefighting duties, also is trained to provide Advanced Life Support medical care.

Various duties and responsibilities include:

• Perform routine firefighting duties.
• Provide Advanced Life Support medical care.

Requirements include:

• Be legally entitled to work in the United States.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Possess a current EMT-Paramedic license by date of hire.
• Possess an Associates or Bachelor Degree in Fire Science by date of hire.
• Possess a Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Fire Inspector I, Haz Mat Operations, and Wisconsin Fire Apparatus Driver Operator (FADO) certificate by date of hire.
• Successful completion of CPAT within 12 months of application and/or proof of full-time employment with paid Fire Rescue.
• Possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• Have vision in each eye correctable to 20/20 with compatibility with fire rescue equipment such as breathing apparatus.
• Sign the no-tobacco use agreement.
• Be of sound mental & physical health and meet all established standards.
• Successfully completed training in NIMS 100, NIMS 200, NIMS 700, and NIMS 800.
• Possess current CPR certification.
• Possess current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.