FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC (LATERAL)
Fireapparatusmagazine, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Firefighters respond to a wide range of emergencies, performing rescue, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and firefighting duties. Firefighters also operate equipment, maintain equipment and facilities, engage in fire prevention education, pre-fire planning inspections, and carry out other specialized assignments.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
At least 18 years of age by May 15th, 2026.
Must have at least 2 years’ experience at current professional Fire Department outside of the City of Milwaukee recognized as an International Association of Firefighters(IAFF)affiliateas time of application with no interruption to service, up through appointment.Years of service shall be defined as years of professional firefighting experience in a single agency represented by an IAFF affiliate at time of hire (years served in the last department at time of transfer), rounded up to the next full year.
Must be a Wisconsin Licensed Paramedic or a Nationally Registered Paramedic with the ability to become a Wisconsin Licensed Paramedic prior to appointment.
Must hold Wisconsin
Firefighter I
and
Firefighter II
Certificate prior to appointment. Applicants certified from outside of Wisconsin must initiate reciprocity at time of application and complete prior to background investigation.
High School Diploma or Wisconsin GED or a GED from a different state that meets Wisconsin GED standards. A Home Education Diploma will be accepted provided the applicant can provide copies of form PI1206 filed with the Department of Public Instruction for applicants who have completed a home school program in Wisconsin, or documentation that the education program has met the requirements of the Department of Education from the state where the home school program was completed.
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, or a valid driver’s license from the state in which the applicant resides, at the time of background investigation. Must obtain a Wisconsin driver’s license within 6 months of appointment.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
At least 18 years of age by May 15th, 2026.
Must have at least 2 years’ experience at current professional Fire Department outside of the City of Milwaukee recognized as an International Association of Firefighters(IAFF)affiliateas time of application with no interruption to service, up through appointment.Years of service shall be defined as years of professional firefighting experience in a single agency represented by an IAFF affiliate at time of hire (years served in the last department at time of transfer), rounded up to the next full year.
Must be a Wisconsin Licensed Paramedic or a Nationally Registered Paramedic with the ability to become a Wisconsin Licensed Paramedic prior to appointment.
Must hold Wisconsin
Firefighter I
and
Firefighter II
Certificate prior to appointment. Applicants certified from outside of Wisconsin must initiate reciprocity at time of application and complete prior to background investigation.
High School Diploma or Wisconsin GED or a GED from a different state that meets Wisconsin GED standards. A Home Education Diploma will be accepted provided the applicant can provide copies of form PI1206 filed with the Department of Public Instruction for applicants who have completed a home school program in Wisconsin, or documentation that the education program has met the requirements of the Department of Education from the state where the home school program was completed.
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, or a valid driver’s license from the state in which the applicant resides, at the time of background investigation. Must obtain a Wisconsin driver’s license within 6 months of appointment.
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