Firefighter​/EMT​/AEMT​/Paramedic Eligibility List

The City of Whitewater is establishing an eligibility list for full-time Firefighter EMTs/AEMTs/Paramedics. We encourage all candidates with Firefighter/EMT certification to apply. A paramedic license is preferred.

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This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.

• Act in accordance with current agency/organization Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs), Standard Operating Policies (SOPs), Administrative Orders, and physician-approved medical protocols.
• Understand the concept of and be committed to Whitewater Fire & EMS’s mission by demonstrating behaviors consistent with the City of Whitewater core values.
• Complete and submit all reports required for assigned duties, responsibilities, andtasks
• Prepare reports and ensure proper documentation of incidents.
• Maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to safely perform assigned tasks as required to:
  • locate, control, and extinguishfires
  • ventilate areas which contain smoke, hazardous gases, and/or otherodors
  • force entry and gain access into closedareas
  • search for, and rescue victims from hazardoussituations
  • prevent additional damage to personal property atincidents
  • extricate victims from vehicles, structures, and other entrapmentsituations
  • gain access to upper levels as needed to accomplish assigned tasks
  • deploy ropes as needed to accomplish assigned tasks
  • provide water supply for use at theincident
  • provide incidentcommunications
  • facilitate incidentinvestigation
  • operate in any position assigned under the incident commandsystem
• Maintain, and service, emergency equipment, tools, and apparatus as assigned to ensure its proper location and that it is in the best possible working condition.
  • initiate work orders as necessary to facilitaterepairs
  • complete reports as required to documentmaintenance
• Assist with cleaning, maintaining, and performing necessary service or repairs as necessary to ensure that assigned stations and contents are in their best possiblecondition.
• Maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform fire inspection activities which include:
  • enforcing adopted fire safetycodes
  • pre-planning occupancies within the community
  • presenting educational programs to thepublic
  • completing all necessary reports
• Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care.
• Provide patients with emergency care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Document patient information, condition, and treatment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights.
• Transport patients in accordance with outlined policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients.
• Operate and drive ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws.
• Provide basic life support and gather patient data.
• Protect citizens during emergencies.
• Execute rescues.
• Assist with vehicle accidents, lift assists and other calls.
• Mitigate chemical spills.
• Maintain a current, valid State of Wisconsin Operators license, and must advise the Chief of any suspension, revocation, or additional restrictions of thelicense.
• Assist with the training of the department members as qualified andassigned.
• Attend applicable department training and meetings as scheduled.
• Assigned to act as a driver as needed (provided training and State certification for operation of the specific apparatus has been completed).
• Perform duties such as; restock ambulances after emergency calls, washing of vehicles, or other duties as assigned.
• Report vehicle maintenance needs.
• Maintain compliance with local, state and national training requirements.
• Attend outside educational opportunities as available to develop and maintain the highest most current level of expertise.
• Meet department expectations for participation in and/or leadership of department training activities, public education, and other events when on duty.
• Participate in organizational committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Current Wisconsin State Firefighter Level Icertification.
• Current State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Provider License or NREMT - Basic, AEMT, Paramedic (preferred).
• Complete NIMS/ICS training levels
  
  ICS-100, andICS-200,ICS-700,ICS-800 within 6 months of hire
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Must maintain EVOC certification and be insurable by the provider

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of ambulance or hospital-based patient care experience is strongly…