Firefighter​/Paramedic

Overview

If you are interested in working for a progressive, professional, well-trained agency in a thriving suburban community, look no further.

De Pere Fire Rescue is committed to providing a superior level of emergency service that continually improves the quality of life, health and safety of the community we serve. De Pere Fire Rescue employees live the values of the department.

• Integrity – We are honest, trustworthy and accountable. Honor guides our actions to earn and hold the trust of the community we serve.
• Teamwork – Teamwork is the basis of our success. We work as a team because we value each other and the community we serve.
• Compassion – Caring is part of our job. We could not do what we do without a deep and motivating empathy for those we serve.
• Courage – We show fortitude and determination in a crisis.

The City of De Pere is looking to immediately hire Firefighter/Paramedics to fill three current vacancies as well as establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. Applicants will be notified when vacancies occur, and applications are processed.

Salary information is listed below. Base salary for Firefighter and Paramedic salaries are shown, with Paramedic pay including an additional 4.75% of the top base pay.

• Base Salary (Firefighter):
  Start $65,243; 1 Year $69,294; 2 Years $73,354; 3 Years $77,410; 4 Years $81,465; 5 Years - Top Salary $85,522.
• Base Salary (Paramedic):
  Start $69,305; 1 Year $73,356; 2 Years $77,416; 3 Years $81,472; 4 Years $85,527; 5 Years - Top Salary $89,584.

Current Firefighters:
The City offers an elevated entry-level salary through a lateral transfer program designed for Firefighters with equivalent experience from another full-time, career municipal fire and/or EMS department.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. The basic recruitment process will consist of an in-person or virtual interview with the Fire Rescue Department. The Police and Fire Commission will establish an eligibility list. Candidates placed on the eligibility list may be invited for a physical abilities test.

Candidates will be contacted via email. Therefore, candidates should check their email and spam email regularly.

De Pere, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Wisconsin, is a safe, warm, and friendly community located along the Fox River, close to Green Bay and Appleton. The City promotes a diverse, engaging work environment focused on collaboration and team building, and values differing perspectives.

As a member of the De Pere Fire Rescue Department, you’ll interact with the community in a variety of ways, including responding to Fire and EMS calls, fire inspection, and public education. Opportunities include education through open houses, school fire safety education, elder care fire safety, station tours, and more.

De Pere Fire Rescue has two fire stations, protects a population of more than 25,000 in about 12 square miles, and collaborates with nearby towns for EMS coverage.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are provided to individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Applicants and incumbents are encouraged to discuss accommodations with the employer.

Respond to fire, emergency medical, and rescue incidents. Perform rescue operations by removing persons from danger; assist injured or unconscious persons. Operate apparatus and equipment, handle hoses, ladders, and heavy tools; work on varied terrain and vertical access. Respond to specialized services such as hazardous materials, extrication, and technical rescues (confined space, water, high angle, etc.). Maintain station and equipment; participate in training;

acquire knowledge of response area and target hazards. Educate the public on fire and injury prevention and fire department facilities and services. Participate in fire inspections of buildings, hydrants, and events; enter activities into records management systems and maintain reports. Follow all rules, policies, procedures, and directives of the fire department.…