Firefighter​/Paramedic

Overview

As a full-time Firefighter Paramedic for Somers Fire & Rescue, you will perform high-level public safety work dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the Village and Town of Somers through rapid fire suppression, technical rescue, and advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical care. Operating within a disciplined paramilitary structure, you will be responsible for responding to diverse emergencies—including structural fires, motor vehicle accidents, and medical crises—where you will apply specialized firefighting tactics and follow rigorous EMS protocols to stabilize patients for transport.

Beyond active emergency response, your duties encompass the daily inspection and maintenance of sophisticated fire apparatus and medical equipment, conducting community risk reduction through fire inspections and public education, and participating in ongoing intensive training.

• Respond to diverse emergencies—including structural fires, motor vehicle accidents, and medical crises—where you will apply specialized firefighting tactics and follow rigorous EMS protocols to stabilize patients for transport.
• Daily inspection and maintenance of fire apparatus and medical equipment.
• Conduct community risk reduction through fire inspections and public education.
• Participate in ongoing intensive training.

• State of WI Paramedic licensure and Firefighter 1 at time of hire
• Driver Operator in 6mo
• Driver Aerial in 12mo
• Firefighter 2 in 12mo
• Valid WI driver's license
• 15 mile residency requirement

The application is available here. Please fill this out and send to bandersen or bring to Somers Fire station 1 located at 7511 12th street Somers WI 53144, along with any copies of certifications.