Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic
Job Description
Firefighter/Paramedic
Are you a fire service professional with demonstrated abilities as a servant leader, an effective communicator, and a highly engaged firefighter with strong critical thinking abilities? Are you looking for a department that offers a wide variety of career opportunities as well as the support needed to grow and develop? Do you enjoy the outdoors but don’t want to give up the amenities that come with city living? With the Oshkosh Fire Department, you will not only have the career opportunities you are seeking but will also enjoy building relationships with local community members, exploring our beautiful surroundings, and doing all this in an area that is affordable. Oshkosh is the perfect location for those who are seeking true work/life balance.
The Oshkosh Fire Department is a completely career department that provides a full range of services to the community from its six fire stations that are strategically located throughout the city. The Oshkosh Fire Department has received the highest possible rating of 1/10 by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) based on its ability to prevent, respond to and suppress fires within the city in an efficient and timely manner. The department’s 110 team members achieve this mission by providing fire protection, fire prevention, emergency medical services, special event coverage, and emergency management to the city of Oshkosh. We also provide advanced life support ambulance services to numerous nearby cities, townships, and villages. As a full-service department, we are prepared to respond to many other types of special circumstances such as hazardous materials spills, ice and open water rescue, dive rescue, and aircraft rescue firefighting.
Our firefighters are our most valuable resource. Every day they have the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. They get to utilize their critical thinking skills, compassion, and courage to help those in need in our community. Our firefighters are dedicated professionals who create a progressive, diverse and exceptional fire department.
Our ideal candidate will exhibit our values of integrity, safety, respect, empathy, service, professionalism, efficiency, community-focus and teamwork. If this describes you, we invite you to apply for the Oshkosh Fire Department Firefighter position and join our team of fire service professionals!
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent; major course work in or completion of an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science or a related field is desirable.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Wisconsin Firefighter I and II Certifications.
- Nationally Registered Paramedic or Wisconsin Licensed Paramedic.
- Wisconsin Driver Operator Pumper and Aerial or equivalent as required by Wisconsin Statute SPS 330 prior to completion of probation.
- Hazardous Materials Technician and Wisconsin Fire Inspector I certifications are desirable.
- Previous related work experience or internship as a firefighter and/or paramedic is desirable.
Salary: The salary range for this position is $52,885–79,175.
To Apply: For a full hiring timeline, and position description, and to complete an application: www.oshkoshwi.gov
The City of Oshkosh is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.
How to Apply
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