Firefighter EMT​/AEMT​/Paramedic

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Application materials can be emailed to Lieutenant Erin Geraghty (egeraghty).

About the Ashland Fire Department

The Ashland Fire Department is an all-hazards agency with firefighters primarily preforming structural firefighting and Advanced Life Support EMS with progressive protocols. Additionally, our members respond to technical rescues, wildland fires, preform ice rescues and operate as technicians for a state Type II HAZMAT Team. AFD provides fire protection to the City of Ashland and 3 rural townships for a coverage area of 123 square miles.

Emergency Medical Services are provided to the City of Ashland and 5 townships with a coverage area of 400 square miles. AFD Paramedics provide intercepts to 9 EMT-Basic ambulance services. AFD provides critical-care interfacility transports from our local hospital to tertiary care centers.

The Ashland Fire Department operates from one station with a Fire Chief and 24 full-time firefighters. Each shift consists of a Captain/Paramedic, a Lieutenant/Paramedic, 4 Firefighter/Paramedics, and 2 Firefighter/EMTs.

The Position

Under supervision of the Fire Lieutenant, the firefighter/paramedic and firefighter/EMT shall provide the highest possible level of fire, rescue and pre-hospital emergency medical services (EMS) functions to include but not limited to: performing fire suppression, emergency medical care, and other fire service related duties within the community, both locally and regionally.

This position works a modified California schedule averaging 53 hours per week that includes weekdays, weekends and holidays. Employees are allowed to trade shifts under the department’s liberal trade policy.

• Valid National Registry EMT
• Valid State of Wisconsin Paramedic License or ability to obtain a Wisconsin EMS license by date of hire.
• State of Wisconsin/IFSAC Firefighter I or equivalent.
  • Those who have completed the course but are awaiting certification are encouraged to apply.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or GED/HSED.
• Valid CPAT certificate preferred or completion of in house CPAT required within 6 months of hire.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous Experience
• Firefighter II (State of Wisconsin/IFSAC or equivalent).
• Driver/Operator-Pumper (State of Wisconsin/IFSAC or equivalent).
• Driver/Operator-Aerial (State of Wisconsin/IFSAC or equivalent).

Residency Requirements

Within 12 months from hire date, the employee must reside within 45 minutes of the Ashland Fire Department.