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The City of Rhinelander Fire Department is accepting applications to fill current vacancies and create an eligibility list for future vacancies for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.
Applicants must submit a resume for employment to be considered for employment. Resumes must be submitted by 5pm on April 29th, 2022.
Resumes can be returned to Fire Chief Brian Tonnancour at 128 West Frederick Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501 or emailed to Chief Tonnancour
The starting base salary for this position is $57,838.08 with an annual base salary of $63,096 after completing a one-year probation period. The City of Rhinelander offers a competitive benefit package that includes: paid holidays, paid vacation, longevity pay, health/dental/vision insurance, WRS retirement, clothing allowance and deferred compensation programs.
About us
The City of Rhinelander Fire Department is comprised of 20 full time Firefighters. Firefighters also provide Emergency Medical Services to the citizens of Rhinelander.
The fire department provides fire suppression, fire prevention, Paramedic level EMS and a wide range of specialty services. A minimum of 5 firefighters are on duty 24 hours a day 365 days a year ready to respond to any type of emergency. The Rhinelander Fire Department operates out of 1 station with a fleet of 2 Engines, 1 Aerial Ladder Truck, and 3 Advanced Life Support Ambulances.
Firefighters are assigned to a 6-person crew and work 48 hour shifts followed by 96 hours off. Each crew has a Deputy Chief, Lieutenant, 2 Drivers and 2 Firefighters. Between calls Firefighters are constantly training, conducting fire prevention activities, doing preventive maintenance, working out and completing daily cleaning. At night Firefighters are allowed to sleep, however they are always ready to respond to calls.
In 2021, the department responded to 2,600 calls for service. Emergency Medical Services account for over 70% of the department’s run volume.
The person filling this position performs firefighting, emergency medical services, and other emergency response duties, as well as other tasks relevant to the fire department mission. In addition, after meeting qualifications, this person may serve as Acting Motor Pump Operator, Acting Lieutenant.
Qualifications at time of application are:
- Be 18 years old at the time of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license or eligible for Wisconsin driver’s license
- IFSAC Firefighter 1 certification
- Valid Wisconsin Paramedic license, or currently enrolled in a paramedic training program
In addition to the qualifications at the time of application, candidates must possess the following at the time of hire:
- State of Wisconsin Paramedic License
- CPAT completion within the last 12 months
- Residency must be obtained within 6 months of start date, within 15 miles of City limits.
Preference may be given to applicants who possess the following at the time of application:
- Associated in Applied Science in fire or related field and/or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Wisconsin Critical Care Paramedic License
- IFSAC Firefighter II
- IFSAC Driver/Operator Pumper
- IFSAC Driver/Operator Aerial
- IFSAC Fire Inspector
- IFSAC Emergency Services Instructor
The hiring process will include:
- Skills and scenario assessment
- Fire Department Panel interview
- Chief’s interview
- Police and Fire Commission interview
- Background Investigation
- Medical Exam
- Psychological Exam
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,838.00 – $63,096.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
- IFSAC Firefighter 1 Certification (Required)
- WI Paramedic license or currently enrolled in program (Required)
Work Location: One location
