The Oregon Area Fire EMS District (OAFED) is recruiting for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic to fill a fill a newly created position. Candidates are encouraged to accept a part-time position if offered. Those on the part-time roster will receive priority consideration upon the availability of a full-time vacancy.

With a focus on a family-like atmosphere, the OAFED is a combination department consisting of career, paid-on-premise, paid-on-call, and intern personnel currently operating at the Paramedic level. The district is a rapidly growing community covering approximately 43 square miles of urban and rural communities and responds to 1800 incidents annually.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive wages are based on the IAFF Local 311 bargaining agreement. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, life, and accident insurance, State of Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) enrollment, a deferred compensation program, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The career firefighter/Paramedic is scheduled on a 48-hour work week.

Qualifications:

The minimum requirements consist of possessing a State of Wisconsin EMT-Paramedic license or the ability to obtain, or be currently enrolled in a Paramedic training program. Additionally, all full-time employees are required to obtain State of Wisconsin Firefighter I & II, Motor Pump Operator, and Fire Inspector certifications as part of the conditions of employment.

Application Deadline:

The deadline will be October 31, 2024 at 4 pm.
For further questions, please contact Division Chief Jesberger at cjesberger@oregonareafireems.org or at 608-835-5587.

• Interviews and assessment center will be held in November.
• Background Check, Medical Physical, and pre-employment exam is anticipated to take place during the month of December.
• The anticipated first day of employment will be January 6, 2025.

The OAFED is an Equal equal-opportunity employer.

To view the full job description as well as the check-list, click here.
To apply, click here.