Firefighter – volunteer/paid-on-call

City of Monroe; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Real-world experience

Close-knit team

Career path exploration

Community service pride

Job summary

The City of Monroe is seeking Paid-On-Call Firefighters to respond to emergency calls, receive extensive training, and participate in maintenance, rescue, and EMS operations. You will help keep equipment and facilities ready while serving the community with pride.

Responsibilities include responding to calls, attending trainings, and engaging in public education efforts. A strong team ethic and physical fitness are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Physically capable of lifting/moving up to 100 lbs.
• Firefighter I within 18 months, EMR within 18 months, CPR within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Respond to 3–5 emergency calls per week.
• Attend required training (2 Tuesday nights/month).
• Maintenance crew (2 Thursday nights/month).
• Participate in firefighting, rescue, and EMS operations.
• Maintain readiness of equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
• Engage in community fire prevention and public education.

Skills

Physical fitness

Team coordination

Education

Wisconsin Firefighter I

EMR certification

CPR certification

Job description

The City of Monroe is currently accepting applications for the position of Paid-On-Call Firefighter. This is an excellent opportunity to serve your community in a meaningful way while gaining valuable training and experience.

• Respond to 3–5 emergency calls per week
• Attend required training (2 Tuesday nights/month)
• Maintenance Crew (2 Thursday nights/month)
• Participate in firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical operations
• Maintain readiness of equipment, vehicles, and facilities
• Engage in community fire prevention and public education efforts

Minimum Qualifications:

• Age 18 or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Physically capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100lbs
• Able to complete:
  • Wisconsin Firefighter I certification within 18 months
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification within 18 months
  • CPR certification within 12 months

Benefits:

• Hands-on training and certifications at no cost
• Real-world emergency response experience
• Connection with a close-knit, mission-driven team
• Opportunity to explore a fire or EMS career path
• Pride in serving your community in meaningful ways

Typical work environment information is included in the detailed job description and is available by request.