Paid-on-Premise Firefighter/Firefighter-EMT/EMT (POP Member)

Under the direct supervision of the City of Monona Fire Chief, a Paid-On-Premise (POP) member provides direct services, individually and as a member of a team, in response to fire, rescue, hazmat and other incidents.

The purpose of this process is to establish a process to hire POP members.  

Copies of the following documents MUST be submitted with your application. Failure to submit any of these documents will result in an incomplete application. 

1. State of Wisconsin Firefighter certification (if any) – Entry Level FF / Firefighter I / Etc.
2. State of Wisconsin EMS certification (if any) – EMT / AEMT / Paramedic / Etc.
3. Driver’s License

After applications are evaluated and scored based on experience, education, and qualifications, applicants may be invited to an assessment center, which will consist of the following parts:

• Interview panel consisting of department and non-department leadership
• Medical assessment – if currently a licensed State of Wisconsin EMT/AEMT/Paramedic

Depending on number of applicants, there may be a second interview with the Chief.  Monona Fire Department offers two recruit onboardings annually, generally every six months.  Applicants may be offered a spot in the next recruit onboarding depending on level of experience / need for Entry Level FF.

The following duties are normal for this position. They should not be construed as all-inclusive; other duties may be added as needed:

• Drives and operates ambulance or other apparatus as assigned and approved to operate. Drives and operates fire apparatus under the direction of the OIC and according to procedures as outlined in the City of Monona Fire Department SOGs.
• Performs a thorough, daily inspection and pump check of the apparatus to which he/she is assigned; notifies OIC of any condition requiring repair or maintenance; insures that the inventory of supplies and equipment is complete; assures that apparatus, equipment, and records are maintained and in good order.
• Lays hose lines; operates nozzles, pumps and hydrants; utilizes fire extinguishers and performs other actions to suppress fire; operates hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools.
• Participates in salvage operation and post-fire operations; uses salvage covers, floor runners and other related equipment to reduce property damage from heat, smoke, fire, gases, and water.
• Participates in drills and training evolutions as directed.
• Participates in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties; checks operating condition of hydrants.
• Cleans and performs general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations.
• Responds to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
• Transfers, lifts and moves patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
• Responds to hazardous materials incidents at an awareness level and responds to other calls for assistance as requested by the public.
• Participates in public education programs in schools, civic groups and other locations as requested.
• Attends departmental training sessions on topics related to the employee’s job functions.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Able to pass department human performance evaluation based on job description
• The ability to meet all the special requirements listed below

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 19 years or older
• Valid and insurable driver’s license
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must attain State of Wisconsin Firefighter II certification within two (2) years of hire date 
• Must attain a minimum of State of Wisconsin EMR certification within two (2) years of hire date 
• ICS 100 / ICS 200 / ICS 700 / NIMS 800 – completed during one-year probationary period
• CEVO IV – completed during one-year probationary period

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• State of Wisconsin Firefighter certification of any type
• State of Wisconsin EMS license of any type
• Experience working with volunteers
• Resident of the City of Monona

Candidates must be of good moral character and integrity. Candidates who are extended conditional offers of employment must agree to an in-depth background investigation that may reveal criminal conviction records, emotional problems, or illegal drug use. Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment must pass a physical examination provided by a City of Monona-appointed physician. Candidates shall be placed on a one (1) year probation period. This period can be shortened or extended depending on candidate performance and certifications.