Part-Time Firefighter​/Paramedic

The Village of Jackson, located in Washington County, WI is seeking a Part‑Time Firefighter/Paramedic to join our team.

• Performs a variety of technical, administrative, and supervisory work in inspecting buildings, facilities, and property for fire hazards and compliance; conducts departmental and community education; and performs emergency response.
• Works under the supervision of the Assistant Chief.
• Fill‑in for Full‑time FF/Paramedic when needed.
• Part‑Time hours consist of a minimum of 12 hours a week and up to 36 hours per week. Normal work day is from 0600 to 1800.
• May act as a MPO and Truck Officer on a relief or training basis.

• Work closely with Dispatch to determine the best way to respond to calls based on EMD priority and other information.
• Respond to emergency calls, assess patient conditions, and make critical care decisions.
• Maintain Wisconsin Paramedic Level License.
• Treat patients at EMS calls up to the Paramedic level.
• Collect pertinent patient care data to a medical professional based on Department protocols.
• Complete all necessary EMS reporting and other EMS documents as required.
• Review inventory of medical supplies on vehicles and stock and assure proper reordering and restocking to assure proper supply inventories.

• Responds to, commands when necessary and mitigates emergency and non-emergency service request including but not limited to structural fires, emergency medical calls, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials spills or releases, forcible entry, alarm investigations, and burning complaints.
• Performs suppression, rescue and salvage operations including but not limited to raise and lower ladders, pulls/positions hose lines, operate gas powered saws or fans, operates heavy rescue equipment, uses various hand tools and operates heavy fire apparatus including pumps and aerial ladders.
• May respond to emergency calls for specialized service such as hazardous materials, confined spaces rescue, extrication and technical rescues that include high angle, below grade, swift water, trench, and collapse rescues.
• Perform emergency medical technical skills and maintain certifications.

• Assists in providing Prevention and Public Education Programs and activities.
• Provides inspection activities with other Village/Town departments and divisions; confers with all sectors;
  Industrial, Commercial, Private and the general public in the field and office.
• Inspects property, new and existing buildings and special events for fire hazards, adequacy of fire protection systems, adequacy of fire exits and general compliance with fire codes, and regulations.
• Inspects occupancies that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Recommends corrections for defects and inadequacies that require corrections to comply with applicable Village ordinances and codes.
• Assists in the development of, or reviews fire exit plans.
• Conducts fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
• Coordinates special events by meeting with and providing input to event organizers, other departments, divisions, and Village/Town agencies to ensure the safety of the public and compliance with the fire code.
• Provides feedback to the Fire Chief and Inspection Captain on updates the current Village/Town fire code.
• Maintains review and inspection records and databases, documents inspections, including violations, and all records including inspection reports and correspondence with affected parties on compliance efforts, including implementation of new fire inspection software.
• Provides technical interpretation of the fire code.

• Assists the Training Captain in the training of firefighters and EMS providers; training methods include fire suppression, operations, rescue, hazardous material, fire prevention inspections, investigation, building plan review, public education, uses of equipment and emergency medical procedures and practices.
• Assists in the annual planning, organizing and presentation of staff training during the day and evenings when required.
• Presents oral and written…