Firefighter

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Schedule: 2,912 hours/year, working 48 hours on and 96 hours off. Health/Dental Insurance: Coverage starts immediately upon hire. Annual Clothing Allowance: $486.87 (paid within thirty (30) days of date of hire or on February 28 of the year of hire whichever comes first).Holiday Pay: Approximately $3,352 (paid in a pro-rated lump sum on the first paycheck).HazMat Pay: $550 (paid annually in February).

Retirement: Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) with employee contributions at 7.25% and City contributions at 18.75%.Paid Leave: Accrued vacation, sick leave, and personal days.

Salary: Base starting salary is $67,878/year ($23.31/hour) with a top step of $76,672/year ($26.33/hour). Additional stipends (2% or 4%) are available for specialist work assignments. Rates will be effective January 1, 2027.A firefighter is responsible for general firefighting work in extinguishing and preventing fires, administering emergency medical services and in the maintenance of firefighting rigs and fire department quarters. Responsibilities include the performance of hazardous firefighting and rescue tasks under emergency conditions, which may require strenuous exertion under extreme conditions such as smoke and entanglement hazards. General responsibilities include responding to emergency alarms, using a variety of tools, removing persons from danger and administering emergency medical services, maintaining and performing minor repairs of fire equipment, and conducting tours of businesses to familiarize self and prepare pre-plans. Knowledge includes working knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the City of Superior, emergency medical services, the Incident Command System (ICS), and modern firefighting and fire prevention practices. Skills include proficiency in fire suppression, ventilation, search and rescue, hazardous material (HAZMAT) skills and techniques, performing Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) medical skills, conveying critical information in loud, fast-paced environments, operating hoses, ladders, and rescue tools, and adjusting to changing environment conditions, shifting schedules, and diverse emergency scenarios. Ability includes understanding and following oral and written instructions, driving and operating various fire apparatus, developing skill in firefighting and the use of firefighting equipment, acting quickly and calmly in emergency, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, demonstrating knowledge and abilities with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) skills, becoming certified as a Hazardous Materials Technician, and carrying heavy equipment, lifting victims, and working for long periods of intense heat/cold while wearing heavy, restrictive or protective turnout gear. Education and experience requirements include graduation from high school with additional fire department knowledge acquired through attendance at a recognized college, university or attendance at fire schools or fire seminars. Certification requirements include Firefighter I, Firefighter II, EMT-B, and AEMT certifications. Skills test requirement includes Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification. Background investigation and oath of office requirements are also necessary. Driver license and residency requirements are specified.