Firefighter/Paramedic

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Fire & EMS field.
• Maintain a valid State of Wisconsin regular driver’s license or equivalent.
• Maintain a valid State of Wisconsin EMT-Paramedic License or higher; or nationally registered at the EMT-Paramedic level or higher and ability to obtain and maintain a State of Wisconsin EMT-Paramedic License or higher.
• Maintain a valid State of Wisconsin Firefighter I certification.
• Maintain a valid State of Wisconsin Firefighter II certification.
• Maintain Health Care Provider Level CPR training through the American Heart Association (or equivalent).
• Any combination of education and experience which in the sole discretion of the Village would demonstrate the Employee’s ability to meet the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position may also be considered.

Paramedics without firefighter certification are also encouraged to apply and would be required to obtain Firefighter II certification during the probationary period. If a candidate is required to obtain firefighter certifications during the probationary period, the associated costs will be covered by the Village of McFarland, and the individual would be in pay status.

Hours:

The Firefighter/Paramedic is planned to work a 48/96 hour rotating schedule with earned days off to have a 48-hour average work week.  An earned day off is awarded every three weeks to maintain a 48- hour average work week. The normal start time for the position is 6:00 am and overtime work is required as needed to ensure ambulance coverage. 

Wage:

Annual salary range is $63,753 to $82,329.

Experienced applicants may be offered a lateral transfer of salary and vacation. 

Benefits:

Excellent benefits package including no deductible health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, income continuation insurance, Wisconsin Retirement (protected), annual tuition reimbursement, 120 hours of vacation time for the first full year and equivalent pro-rated award at date of hire, 24 hours of personal time off per year, 12 hours sick leave per month, and 11 paid holidays.

The position is part of IAFF, AFL-CIO LOCAL 311.

To Apply

Please review the job descriptions in the bulleted list below, then apply online by visiting the Village's online employment application webpage. A paper copy of the employment application may be printed and completed as well. Please submit completed applications to Andrea Anderson, P.O. Box 110, McFarland, WI 53558-0110. For more detailed application instructions, please refer to the Applicant Instructions document in the list below.

For questions, please email Captain James Reiter or call 608-838-3278.

Application must be received no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Related Documents:

1. Applicant Instructions Firefighter/Paramedic
2. Firefighter/Paramedic Job Announcement
3. Firefighter/Paramedic Position Description
4. Online Employment Application
5. 2025 Benefits Overview