The City of Fitchburg Fire Department is conducting open and continuous recruitment for Paid On-Call Firefighters. We are currently seeking motivated individuals with a strong passion for protecting life and property. Those who are committed to learning and serving will have the opportunity to train alongside our full-time firefighters and play a vital role in the department. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed in regular intervals.
$15.00/hour starting but upon completion of probationary period, or at any time thereafter, eligible for $0.50-$1.00/hour incentives for each certification you receive up to a maximum of $19.50/hr.

The Fitchburg Fire Department strives To Serve by providing care through a dedicated and dependable response; To Learn by exercising readiness through repetition and vigilance. We will train to our limits… (not afraid of failure in a training environment) as we work toward competence and confidence; To Respect by exhibiting teamwork, honor, and accountability at all levels- continually treating others in a way that we would want to be treated; To Lead through initiative and service excellence, we are committed to be an example in our profession and in our community.
Firefighter Functions:

• Respond to fire and other emergency calls.
• Drive and operate firefighting vehicles and equipment.
• Select hose and nozzle depending on the type of fire and direct stream of water or chemical onto fire.
• Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to assist individuals from burning structures.
• Create openings in building for ventilation or entrance using an ax, chisel, crowbar, smoke ejectors, and deodorants.
• Administer first aid and artificial respiration to injured persons and those overcame by fire and smoke.
• Participate in drills, demonstrations, and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance, and firefighting techniques.
• Attend training courses, read and study assigned materials related to fire prevention, suppression, rescue, training, and public fire safety education.
• Perform assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants.
• Inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
• Issue forms to building owners listing fire regulation violations to be corrected.
• Participate in educating the public on fire safety.

Supervisory Requirements:

• None

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• 18 years of age.

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

• Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license during the entire course of employment.
• State of Wisconsin Entry Level Firefighter.
• State of Wisconsin Firefighter I.
• Emergency Medical First Responder (within probationary period).
• ICS IS-100b, IS-200b, IS-700a, and IS-800a (within probationary period).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
For the entire list of knowledge, skills and abilities, please view the job description.


Your unique experiences matter to us, even if they don’t align perfectly with every requirement listed. We recognize that skills come from diverse paths, and we value what makes your journey special. If this role inspires you, we encourage you to apply!

Physical Demands:

Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment:

Both inside and outside. A job is considered "both" if the activities occur inside or outside in approximately equal amounts. Occasionally exposed to hazards or risk of bodily injury. Occasionally exposed to extreme heat, changes in temperature, wet and humid conditions. Occasional exposure to odors, toxic conditions, dust, poor ventilation, vibrations, and moderate noise.

** The mission of the Fitchburg Human Resources Department is to recruit, develop and retain a talented and engaged workforce to support the City in moving forward.