Job Description
Job Description
Join the Watertown Fire Department!
The Watertown Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time Firefighter/Paramedic/Operator with the City of Watertown. We are looking for energetic personnel that are dedicated to providing public service in areas of fire protection, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and public education.
The Watertown Fire Department is a full-time fire department with a service area of 136 square miles covering approximately 30,000 citizens. The fire department operates out of one station which is staffed with a maximum of 9 personnel working 24-hour shifts. The Watertown Fire Department responds to both city and rural emergency calls, uses a two-paramedic service, and runs an average of 3,000 calls per year.
Salary Range:
- Firefighter/EMT = $59,724.78 - $85079.94
- Firefighter/Paramedic = $62,388.48 - $88,884.36
Minimum Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma, GED or HSED
- Valid Unrestricted Driver's License
- State of Wisconsin Firefighter 1 certification (or IFSAC Accredited)
- Hazardous Materials Operations certificate
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700 & 800 certifications
- State of Wisconsin or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) License
As a condition of employment, Firefighter/Paramedic/Operators shall complete the following within specified timeframe:
- CPAT Certification obtained in the last 12 months or by the time of offer
- State of Wisconsin EMT Paramedic License within 24 months of hire (including LCA)
- State of Wisconsin Driver Operator/Pumper within 24 months of hire or date determined by Chief
- State of Wisconsin Firefighter 2 certification (or IFSAC Accredited) within 24 months of hire or date determined by Chief
Application Process:
- Apply online at https://ciwatertownwi.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Attach a copy of your resume and certifications.
Timeline:
- Application Review Begins: Monday, August 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm
- Oral Interview: Week of August 18, 2025
- Written Exam: Completed by Sunday, August 24,2025
- Fire Chief's Interview: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
- Pre-employment Medical Screenings: Completed by Friday, September 19, 2025
- Start Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Questions:
Please direct all questions pertaining to the application process to Andrea Peters at apeters@watertownwi.gov or 920-261-3610.
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