LTE Firefighter

Under general supervision performs skilled work in the protection of life and property by preventing combating and extinguishing fires and by skilled medical attention in the operation of an emergency ambulance.

Individuals in this position also perform work activities in the support of all emergency functions including but are not limited to; training activities routine care and maintenance of vehicles equipment and living quarters fire prevention and public education activities.

All starting LTEs will be paid at an Intern rate of $8.00 per hour while completing a skills evaluation check off.

Recruitment Timeline of Important Dates

Monday Oct. 6

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Posting Active

Sunday Oct. 19

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at 11 : 59pm

Application Due Date

Week of Oct. 27

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Phone / Zoom Interview

Week of Nov 10

Face to Face Interview Physical Agility Written

Week of Nov 17

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Background reference certification checks

November 21

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Offers of employment to candidates

December 1 12

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Pre-employment Physical Exam

January 5

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Tentative start date

Essential Job Functions

• Respond to and perform all necessary activities needed for the providing of emergency medical services to assist PPEMS and the public.
• Respond to and perform all necessary activities needed for the extinguishment of fires.
• Perform public education activities by performing home surveys fire station tours fire drills block parties and demonstrations as assigned.
• Perform custodial work on apparatus vehicles and buildings in a timely and complete manner in addition to making any minor repairs needed. Report any situations that arise to your immediate supervisor.
• Maintain certification as an EMR or EMT under the guidelines of the Wisconsin Department of Public Health.
• Attends and participates in training related to firefighting methods vehicle and equipment operation and maintenance emergency medical operations fire prevention activities and other activities directly or indirectly related to the operation of the fire department.

Requirements of Work

Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent and any equivalent combination of experience professional education and training which provides the essential knowledge skills and abilities :

Knowledge of

Ability to

Skill in

Necessary Special Requirements :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily in an office setting but may also be performed in emergency vehicles outdoor settings and in all weather conditions including temperature extremes anytime during the day and / or night. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. The individual is exposed to hazards of emergency medical scenes including blood borne pathogens and infectious waste as well as hazards associated with fire scenes including smoke noxious odors fumes chemicals liquid chemicals solvents and oils. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.

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Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1