City of Burlington is hiring: Part-Time EMT in Burlington

Salary: $15.50-$21 DOQ

The City of Burlington Fire Department (CBFD) is seeking highly motivated, dedicated EMT personnel to fill a part-time EMT position. We provide Fire and EMS services to the City of Burlington. Hourly pay is: EMT Basic: $15.50, Advanced EMT: $18.00, Paramedic $21.00  We are a combination department consisting of: twelve full-time, career Firefighter/EMTs, one Fire Inspector, one Administrative Assistant, one full-time Fire Chief, and thirty-five volunteer Firefighters. 

 

A City of Burlington Employment Application form is required to be submitted as part of this position recruitment. This form may be obtained here:

 http://burlington-wi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1005/Application-for-Employment-Fillable-Form

 

Complete the application form and upload it in the as part of the online application. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to emergency calls.
• Provide BLS/ALS and first aid treatment in accordance with laws, protocols, and directions.
• Write reports documenting incident data, patient assessment, and treatment.
• Operate radios and other communication equipment.
• Perform general maintenance work of equipment, vehicles, apparatus, facilities, and grounds.
• Present education activities to the public.
• Instruct classes in assigned subjected areas.
• Assists in special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.
• Responsible for driving and operating apparatus and other equipment at an emergency scene.
• Participate in drills, meetings, attend classes, and assist in training of all personnel.
• Perform equipment and apparatus checks and inspections, monthly, performing repairs as needed.
• Notify supervisor of all problems or defects with equipment or apparatus.
• May serve on a specialty team to include Technical Rescue or Swift Water Rescue, after appropriate training.
• Assists in other department administrative activities as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.

 

 

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin State driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Be legally eligible to be employed in the United States.
• Meet insurability requirements of the City’s insurance carrier.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in the English language.
• Have the following certifications:
  • EMT Basic (Wisconsin)

Preferred Qualifications:

• EMS License at or above Advanced-EMT (Wisconsin)
• Wisconsin State Certified Firefighter I or higher

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of:
  • Emergency medical and rescue techniques and their applications.
  • Computers and basic software programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Current rescue techniques and methods.
  • Driver safety, laws, ordinances, department guidelines, and the City of Burlington geography (streets, alleys, buildings, hydrants, etc.)
  • Safety rules, regulations, procedures, and practices as outlined in the department directives. Maintain situational awareness and ensure operation resource management.
• Ability to:

• • Apply standard emergency medical techniques.
  • Follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Handle the arduous physical requirements of the job under stressful and adverse conditions.
  • Work effectively and timely to analyze and resolve issues.
  • Take effective decisive action under stressful and adverse conditions.
  • Effectively communicate in both written and verbal format.
  • Operate a variety of tools, equipment, and machinery used in the department.
  • Develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with employees, managers, and representatives from other departments and organizations. Shares knowledge with membership for mutual and departmental benefit.

 

 

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

Part-Time EMT is scheduled on as needed for either 12 or 24 hour shifts. They may be requested to come in outside of meetings and general department training to assist with training set up, equipment issues, etc. They may be asked to fill in for uncovered shifts.