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Chippewa Valley Technical College

Wausau Fire Department - Firefighter

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A Firefighter responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Puts out fires and rescues people from buildings. Responds to medical emergencies and assists with search and rescue efforts and industrial or hazardous waste accidents. Provides fire prevention programs or inspections in the community. May be specially trained to fight forest fires.

$55,366 / year median in Wisconsin

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary Overview and Responsibilities Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) has partnered with several Wisconsin municiple fire departments to assist with their hiring needs. Each partnering fire department accepts applications through CVTC's online application portal and interviews/hires independantly. In order to by eligible for employment, candidates must have successfuly completed a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and the Ergometrics FireTEAM written exam. Both tests are offered through CVTC's fire program periodically. Details of this process and the testing schedule can be found at www.firedepartmenthiring.com Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to EMS (Emergency Medical Services), firefighting, and rescue operations. Physical Testing Candidates will be required to pass the International Association of Fire Fighters CPAT test. The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is offered at CVTC in Eau Claire, WI periodically throughout the year. Information about the CPAT exam can be found at www.firedepartmenthiring.com. Other CPAT tests are available through the State of WI periodically as well. How It Works Firefighter candidates that wish to be considered for employment with one of CVTC's partnering fire departments should fill out an application through the website www.

FireDepartmentHiring.com. The firefighter candidate must take and pass the CPAT before being offered employment. In ordered to be offered employment, your application must have a valid CPAT certificate attached. A valid CPAT certificate must be dated within the last 12 months. Firefighter candidates must also take the Ergometrics FireTEAM exam. Egometric exams are offered virutally online daily. Visit www.

FireDepartmentHiring.com for details. A valid set of Ergometric FireTEAM scores must be attached to your application in order to be considered for hire. For more information on the exam itself, visit Questions about the hiring process can be directed to the Hiring Process Coordinator, Jeff Dykes at FireDeptHire@cvtc.edu or call 715-855-7529. Fire departments participating in this hiring process do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, or its programs or activities. To be considered for this position, an online application is required. This application will take approximately 60 minutes to complete. Please allot an appropriate amount of time. We recommend you have the following documents ready before starting: Resume
  • EMS Certification or evidence of enrollment in course with estimated certification date
  • Copy of State EMT License
  • Firefighter I or II Certification
  • Hazardous Materials Certificate (to completed level)
  • Driver License
  • Any other applicable licenses and/or certifications.
You may stop the application and restart where you left off at a later date. Certifications, resumes, and letter of recommendation can be added after your application has been submitted. Applicants are encouraged to attach documents. If you do not have scanning capabilities, Fire Departments may require verification at a later date. Once you "submit" your application you are not able to add or make changes to your application.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Wisconsin Statutes, Section 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: each applicant's application, recommendations, records, qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wisconsin Statutes which allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the municipality not provide access to this information. If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Human Resources Department. However, if you become a final candidate for any position with the municipality, your identity may be disclosed as required by law.
APPLICANT TESTING NOTIFICATION
Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations or considerations for any of our testing processes must contact Chippewa Valley Technical College
  • Fire Service Training prior to the date of the test to inform us of your request.
No considerations will be made after tests have been administered. Qualifications Wausau Fire Department Minimum Requirements Wausau Fire Department minimum requirements can be found here: Benefit Summary Benefit summary can be acquired by contacting the fire department directly. Benefits vary and are subject to change. Job Description Overview and Responsibilities Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) has partnered with several Wisconsin municiple fire departments to assist with their hiring needs. Each partnering fire department accepts applications through CVTC's online application portal and interviews/hires independantly. In order to by eligible for employment, candidates must have successfuly completed a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and the Ergometrics FireTEAM written exam. Both tests are offered through CVTC's fire program periodically. Details of this process and the testing schedule can be found at www.firedepartmenthiring.com Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to EMS (Emergency Medical Services), firefighting, and rescue operations. Physical Testing Candidates will be required to pass the International Association of Fire Fighters CPAT test. The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is offered at CVTC in Eau Claire, WI periodically throughout the year. Information about the CPAT exam can be found at www.firedepartmenthiring.com. Other CPAT tests are available through the State of WI periodically as well. How It Works Firefighter candidates that wish to be considered for employment with one of CVTC's partnering fire departments should fill out an application through the website www.

FireDepartmentHiring.com. The firefighter candidate must take and pass the CPAT before being offered employment. In ordered to be offered employment, your application must have a valid CPAT certificate attached. A valid CPAT certificate must be dated within the last 12 months. Firefighter candidates must also take the Ergometrics FireTEAM exam. Egometric exams are offered virutally online daily. Visit www.

FireDepartmentHiring.com for details. A valid set of Ergometric FireTEAM scores must be attached to your application in order to be considered for hire. For more information on the exam itself, visit Questions about the hiring process can be directed to the Hiring Process Coordinator, Jeff Dykes at FireDeptHire@cvtc.edu or call 715-855-7529. Fire departments participating in this hiring process do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, or its programs or activities. To be considered for this position, an online application is required. This application will take approximately 60 minutes to complete. Please allot an appropriate amount of time. We recommend you have the following documents ready before starting: Resume
  • EMS Certification or evidence of enrollment in course with estimated certification date
  • Copy of State EMT License
  • Firefighter I or II Certification
  • Hazardous Materials Certificate (to completed level)
  • Driver License
  • Any other applicable licenses and/or certifications.
You may stop the application and restart where you left off at a later date. Certifications, resumes, and letter of recommendation can be added after your application has been submitted. Applicants are encouraged to attach documents. If you do not have scanning capabilities, Fire Departments may require verification at a later date. Once you "submit" your application you are not able to add or make changes to your application.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Wisconsin Statutes, Section 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: each applicant's application, recommendations, records, qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wisconsin Statutes which allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the municipality not provide access to this information. If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Human Resources Department. However, if you become a final candidate for any position with the municipality, your identity may be disclosed as required by law.
APPLICANT TESTING NOTIFICATION
Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations or considerations for any of our testing processes must contact Chippewa Valley Technical College
  • Fire Service Training prior to the date of the test to inform us of your request.
No considerations will be made after tests have been administered. Qualifications Wausau Fire Department Minimum Requirements Wausau Fire Department minimum requirements can be found here: Benefit Summary Benefit summary can be acquired by contacting the fire department directly. Benefits vary and are subject to change.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance