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CITY OF APPLETONNOW HIRINGFirefighter2024

The City of Appleton is an inviting community nestled in northeastern Wisconsin justnorth of the largest lake in the state, Lake Winnebago. Home to more than 75,000residents, Appleton is known for its vibrant and growing downtown, numerous parks,high-quality education, and friendly, safe environment. We’re proud that in 2020Appleton was ranked #1 for the Best Place to Raise Kids by SmartAsset. In 2023,Appleton was also ranked as one of the best places to live in the Midwest byLivability.The City of Appleton is considered a leader in the New North, a regional initiative topromote economic growth in northeastern Wisconsin. The city is located in the heart of the Fox Cities, a grouping of 15 cities, villages and towns linked by the Fox River. We are one of the fastest-growing areas in the state which nearly a quarter-million people call home. We enjoy a variety of activities from jazz concerts on the nationally recognized campus of Lawrence University and Broadway performances at the world-class Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, to quiet evenings spent walking along trails near the river or having dinner at one of the fabulous restaurants that border the historical waterway. Appleton represents a beautiful balance of the amenities and experiences offered by larger cities, while maintaining a hometownfeel for residents and visitors, alike. Every August downtown Appleton hosts Mile ofMusic, a national cover-free festival highlighting handcrafted artistry. In fall, theOctoberfest celebration draws more than 150,000 people to enjoy music, food, andmore. We take pride in our many parades and a broad range of cultural eventsincluding Juneteenth and the Hmong New Year.CITY OF APPLETON: A PLACE WHERE YOU BELONGA GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, LEARN, AND GROWAt the City of Appleton, we welcome innovative individuals who love to lead andinspire others. Located in the heart of the Fox Cities, we are a steadfast employercommitted to providing a flexible work environment and unique benefits. Weencourage employees to come as they are and explore growth opportunities thatwill help them serve our community with impact. dedicated to meeting the needs of the community & enhancing the quality of lifeI HAVE FOUND THE WORKPLACE CULTURE TOBE KIND, OPEN TO CHANGES ANDINTERESTED IN GROWTH. I HAVE BEEN ABLETO GROW PERSONALLY & PROFESSIONALLY.

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK AND MAKE AN IMPACTA GREAT JOB FOR YOUAll 630+ full-time City employees and 450+ annual seasonal employees worktowards one mission: serving community needs and enhancing the quality of life forall City of Appleton residents and visitors. As a Firefighter, you will work alongsidea staff of 96 men and women providing service from six fire stations strategicallylocated throughout the City of Appleton.At the City of Appleton, you not only are a part of an organization that makes alocal impact, but also a global impact as well. The City has built global partnershipswith our Sister Cities in Kanonji, Japan and Chinandega, Nicaragua. We are proudto share our knowledge and resources with these communities and their residents.Firefighters are responsible for performing fireoperations and prevention duties. Work involves firesuppression, rescue, emergency medical services,extrication, inspection, public education, training, andengine company and/or ladder truck duties. Specialoperations include the Hazardous Materials ResponseTeam, the Technical Rescue Team, Confined SpaceRescue, Swift Water Rescue, Technical Rope Rescueand Trench Rescue. On average, the fire departmentresponds to 7,000 calls annually. Firefighters maywork individually or as a fire suppression team memberand work under the regular supervision of a FireLieutenant, Captain, or Chief Officer.*Quotes from 2022 anonymous employee engagement surveyI LOVE MY WORK AND FEELVALUED. THE CITY OF APPLETONREALLY CARES ABOUT ITSEMPLOYEES.

A GREAT PLACE TO USE AND GROW YOUR SKILLSARE YOU THE ONE?WE ARE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete an online application atwww.appleton.org by no later than Sunday, May 5, 2024. Resumes without an application will notbe considered.Ready to Use Your Skills?We are looking for someone who has a minimum of 60 credits of post-secondaryeducation at an approved college, university, or technical school by the date of hire.EMT Basic and Firefighter I certifications are required. Candidates must be licensed,or have the ability to be licensed, as a Paramedic in the State of Wisconsin by theend of probation. SalaryThe starting annual salary for Firefighter/EMT is $64,000 plus an excellent fringebenefit package including: paid time off; health, dental and vision insurance; lifeinsurance; short-/long-term disability insurance; accident insurance; health andwellness programs; post-employment health plan; deferred compensation; andWisconsin Retirement System (WRS). We are proud to say the WRS is among thebest funded and best managed public pension systems in the country!City of Appleton Human Resources Department100 N. Appleton Street, Appleton, WI 54911920-832-6458humanresources@appleton.org