Firefighter/EMT

General Overview of Position

• Our Firefighter/EMTs serve roughly 100,000 residents.
• We're a busy department responding to nearly 15,000 calls for service annually & perform life saving services every day!
• KFD provides annual training and professional development.

• Check out a day in the life of a KFD firefighter!

Example of Duties & Responsibilities

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  Respond to emergencies including, but not limited to, fire and medical calls for service
• Operate fire suppression tools and equipment (e.g. power saws, ground ladders, fans, extrication equipment)
• Perform search and rescue operations when required
• Perform emergency medical skills and procedures within scope of practice
• Participate in public education events (e.g. Fire Safety House, station tours)
• Participate in monthly continuing education in both Fire and EMS
• Conduct pre-fire planning inspections

Requirements

• Minimum age of eighteen (18).
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain WI EMT license & fire certifications required to perform firefighting duties by required deadlines following the start of employment.
• Successfully complete 2027 Basic Recruit Training with or without a reasonable accommodation by the date of graduation.
• Obtain a CPAT certificate
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• No criminal convictions substantially related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the Firefighter/EMT position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Essential Job Tasks:

• Perform fire-fighting tasks (e.g. hoseline operations, extensive crawling, lifting and carrying heavy objects, ventilating roofs or walls using power or hand tools, forcible entry), rescue operations and other emergency response actions under stressful conditions while wearing personal protective ensembles and self - contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

• Climbing 6 or more flights of stairs wearing fire protective ensembles weighing at least 50 lb (22.6kg) or more and carrying equipment/tools weighing an additional 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg).

• Searching, find and rescue - dragging or carrying victims ranging from newborns up to adults weighing over 200 lb (90kg) to safety despite hazardous conditions and low visibility.

• Advancing water-filled hoseline up to 2 1/2 in. (65 mm) in diameter from fire apparatus to occupancy (approximately 150 ft. (50M))

• Climbing ladders, operation from heights, walking or crawling in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces.

• Unpredictable emergency requirements for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion without benefit of warm-up.

• Functioning as an integral component of a team, where sudden incapacitation of a member can result in mission failure or in risk of injury or death to civilians or other team members.

• Ability to learn a wide variety of firefighting and rescue duties within a reasonable probationary period.
• Ability to effectively problem solve, react quickly and calmly, use sound judgment, and interact with others during a crisis or emergency situation.
• Ability to learn & perform basic first aid techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to create accurate records and reports.

• Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.

• The task involves the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items; or may involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric, or diesel-powered machinery or shop equipment requiring the manipulation of multiple controls, fine adjustments or both.

• Task requires that work be performed in adverse environmental conditions.

• Tasks require color, sound, odor, depth, texture, and visual perception and discrimination.

• Tasks require oral communication ability.

Method of Selection

The selection procedure will be conducted in a manner consistent with the established procedures approved by the Police and Fire Commission and existing professional personnel practices. Special consideration may be given to candidates who possess a paramedic certification.

An offer of employment as a probationary firefighter will be contingent upon the applicant passing a:

• Psychological evaluation
• Medical examination including a drug/chemical screen
• Background investigation