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If you are interested in a position on our department as either a firefighter and /or
an emergency medical technician, and you live within our service territory, then stop by
the fire station at 614 West Madison Avenue to pick up an application.
At the present time, we are especially interested in those who can assist with daytime
coverage (Monday thru Friday, 6am to 6pm) as an Emergency Medical Technician. You do
not have to already be an EMT to join the department, but you will be required to attend
classes to obtain your EMT certification and licensure, as well as attend regular weekly
training sessions at the fire station, typically on Monday mornings or Monday evenings.
After you have obtained a provisional training permit, you will be allowed to ride
along on the ambulance and work with patients under the direct supervision of a fully
licensed EMT, until you are fully licensed.
Requirements to obtain an EMT-Basic License in Wisconsin include:
CPR for the professional rescuer /
healthcare provider
Approximately 120 hours of
classroom instruction
10 hours of clinical work in a
hospital emergency room
Successfully passing the NREMT
written and practical exams
Passing a background check and
possible random drug screening
Displaying proficiency of the
advanced skills at the EMT-B level:
Semi-automatic heart defibrillator
Combi-Tube
Epinephrine Auto-InjectorRequirements to obtain an EMT-Intermediate License in
Wisconsin include:
CPR for the professional rescuer /
healthcare provider
Having completed all requirements
for the EMT-Basic level
110 hours of instruction and
training, broken down as follows:
40 hours of classroom instruction
60 hours of clinical work in a hospital setting / emergency room
10 hours ride-along time with an Intermediate or Paramedic service
Successfully passing the NREMT
written and practical exams
Passing a background check and
possible random drug screening
Advanced skills at the
EMT-Intermediate level include:
Starting an IV line
Drawing Blood
Giving shots
Determining blood glucose levels
Administering nebulizer treatments
Administering other select drugs via IV, IM, Sub-Q, or PO |
Continuing education is always required, and EMT certifications and licenses are
renewed every two years. This requires 48 hours of continuing education over the
two-year period, a 30 hour refresher course at the EMT-B level, or a 42 hour refresher
course at the EMT-I level. Re-certification of all advanced skills is required every
six (6) months. Advanced skills re-certification requires only one evening, every
six months, and is almost always done on a regularly scheduled training night.
Being an EMT requires a great deal of time, hard work, committment, dedication, and
training. The job can be fast-paced and stressful at times, but is always a
rewarding and worthwhile experience. EMT candidates should talk with Rob Calhoon,
Deputy Chief of EMS, at 868-2842.
All firefighters are required to attend Firefighter I training. Other positions
in the department may require individuals to attend the Firefighter II course,
Driver/Operator-Pumpers, and Driver/Operator-Aerials. These courses will require
both written and practical examinations. Testing for state certification at all of
these levels is available for those who wish to be state certified. State
certification requires successful completion of the respective courses, as well as passing
the State of Wisconsin certification exam for that particular course. Firefighter
candidates should contact Deputy Chief Chris Lukas at 868-2842.
Firefighter responsibilities will include fire suppression, salvage, and overhaul;
Responding to hazardous materials emergencies; Performing rescue operations including
vehicle extrications and water / ice rescues. Firefighters will also be called to
assist on certain ambulance calls. The Milton Fire Department operates under the
Incident Command System at all scenes. Firefighters will also be asked to assist in
fire prevention activities, which may include demonstrations & presentations at local
schools and other organizations, as well as assisting at the Stateline Area Survive Alive
House.
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