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Fire / Crash Rescue Specialist (Firefighter)
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- 18 years or older
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- Email
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Fire Chief – Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department (MBFD)
Village of Maple Bluff —Maple Bluff, WI
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- Pass drug screening
- Continuous improvement
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Fire / Crash Rescue Specialist (Firefighter)

State of Wisconsin - Military Affairs -
Madison, WI

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Job Details

Full-time
$21.42 an hour
9 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Driver's License
EMT License
EMT-B

Full Job Description

Introduction

Are you an experienced firefighter?

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring a Fire Crash Rescue Specialist. This position is located at Truax Air Base in Madison. We may use this recruitment to fill upcoming vacancies in the next 6 months.

The schedule for this position is 48/96 (two consecutive 24-hour shifts, followed by 4 days/ 96 hours off.)

The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

We offer an opportunity to engage with a team of dedicated professionals, with a truly worthwhile mission.

Our convenient location is near Madison College and adjacent to the Dane County Regional Airport with access to major highways and free on-site parking.

The DMA offers great life/work balance. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we also offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans after two months of employment).
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
Well Wisconsin Wellness Program: A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall wellbeing.
Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .

We are collecting additional applicants. If you applied for a Fire Crash Rescue Specialist position located at Truax Field within the last 12 months, you do not need to apply again.

Position Summary

Under supervision of the Base Fire/Crash Rescue Supervisor and/or Base Fire Chief, the Fire Crash Rescue Specialist prevents, controls and extinguishes all types of fires on the ground and performs related rescue, first aid, and property preservation. This includes fires or potential of fires involving buildings, structures, operational processes, grounds, aircraft (including military aircraft), missiles and separate or component weapons or other materials. The Fire Crash Rescue Specialist performs operations and operator maintenance of all types of firefighting and related rescue vehicles, equipment systems and devices in support of overall base emergency contingency operations. The position is required to drive and operate various crash, rescue, structural pumper and water tender apparatus and all associated equipment and is required to wear personal protective equipment. Scheduled work week is shift type work and may include 8, 16 or 24 -hour coverage, depending on mission requirements.

Salary Information

Starting pay is $21.42/hr. ($62,375 annually)

This position is in the 05-11 pay schedule/range. An 18-month probation will be required.

The schedule for this position is 48/96 (Two consecutive 24-hours shifts, followed by 4 days/ 96 hours off.)

These positions have Protective Occupation Status within the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is an accelerated retirement benefit.

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

To learn more about the complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator.

Job Details

Must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma, GED, or HSED.

Required to possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and will obtain and maintain a military driver’s license identifying assigned fire fighting vehicles. Must remain qualified for both licenses as a condition of employment.

Required to possess State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license and remain licensed as a condition of employment.

Must be physically qualified to carry heavy objects, personnel, and other items. Will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and physical agility test, at their own risk; in accordance with National Guard Regulation 5-1/ANGI 63-101 and other applicable regulations, pass periodic physicals.

Must not be claustrophobic, acrophobic, pyrophoric or color blind.

Must not have any felony convictions and must be able to qualify for and maintain the required Department of Defense (DOD) secret security clearance.

Must not have physical limitations that would preclude the safe operation of vehicles, equipment or fire ground operations.

Must possess or obtain required Fire Protection Program certifications in accordance with DODI 6055.6M, NGR 5-1 Appendix 24 and other applicable regulations, or as determined/required by the Fire Chief, and must maintain these certifications as a condition of employment

All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.

Qualifications

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will possess the following:

Department of Defense Firefighter 1 certification.
Department of Defense HazMat Operations certification.
OR equivalent certifications from a program or organization that is accredited by IFSAC or ProBoard.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, well-qualified candidates will also possess the following preferred qualifications:

IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter II certification.
IFSAC/ProBoard Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) certification.
Possession of an earned associate’s degree in Fire Protection, Emergency Management or a related program area/field.
EMT- Basic (or higher) certification.
Driver/Operator Pumper certification.
MWS (Mobile Water Supply) certification.
Public Telecommunicator I/II certification.

You will be required to attach a resume or complete a work experience submission, as well as answer several yes/no questions during the application process to determine your eligibility for the position.

How To Apply

Click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. If you have not signed into your account, you will need to sign in before applying. If you do not have an account, click “Register Now” to register for an account and apply for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.

You will be required to attach a resume or complete a work experience submission, as well as answer several yes/no questions. It is recommended that you make sure to address the bulleted points in the “Qualifications” section above in your resume or work experience.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.

Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Questions regarding the recruitment process can be directed to Rebecca Rupnow at [email protected] or 608-242-3150.

Questions regarding technical troubleshooting related to the Wisc.Jobs site, click FAQs (wisc.jobs) or 608-267-1012.

The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ website.

Veterans with a 30%-or-greater service-connected disability rating are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats. If you meet this eligibility criteria, send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD-214 clearly showing an honorable discharge, and documentation of your service-connected disability rating dated within 12 months, to the Human Resources contact listed on this announcement. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointments.

If viewing through an external site, please click here to apply directly at Wisc.Jobs.

We are collecting additional applicants. If you applied for a Fire Crash Rescue Specialist position located at Truax Field within the last 12 months, you do not need to apply again.

Deadline to Apply

The online application process must be completed by 11:59p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

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