Description

FULL-TIME PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER

STARTING SALARY: $59,097-$66,476/year DOE. Full benefits. (EMT/Firefighters will be considered, starting salary: $52,537-$59,097/year DOE. Full benefits.) See info for lateral candidates.

FINAL FILING DATE: March 4, 2026, 5 pm. Obtain full hiring info, job description, and apply at: www.fdmadison.org/employment/. (***Note the instructions for where to send application, cover letter, resume & certifications/licenses.) EEO/Veterans’ preference.

Lateral candidates:
- starting salary and vacation accrual will be considered based on years of experience with a comparable, career agency
- written test not required
- physical test not required (if comparable has been achieved)

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Eligible to work in the US
• Pass drug test, background checks and physical tests
• Valid Driver’s License
• NREMT Paramedic, ACLS, PALS; and AHA BLS CPR
• NFPA Firefighter I accredited by IFSAC or equivalent
• NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations accredited by IFSAC or equivalent
• NWCG FFT2 (Basic Wildland Firefighter) (within 6 months)
• Driver/Operator accredited by IFSAC (within 1 year)
• Must live within a 20-minute drive time of one of our three stations (period of time given for relocation)