Firefighter

City of La Crosse 

Police & Fire Commission Seeks Applicants for:

 Firefighter

The City of La Crosse is accepting applications for the purpose of establishing an eligibility list for full-time entry-level and lateral transfer Firefighters.

Responsibilities include working as a team member to prevent and suppress fires, protect life and property and to provide medical assistance as an emergency medical technician. Successful applicants must possess a current WI Firefighter II certification, a current National or State of Wisconsin EMT license at time of hire, an associate degree in Fire Science or related field preferred; or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is an entry level position with an annual starting salary of $65,316.00. Additional pay is available for candidates with a Paramedic license. Experienced candidates may qualify for additional starting pay and increased vacation based on years of service with previous agencies.

Benefits: The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical insurance, voluntary dental and vision plan, Wisconsin Retirement plan, flexible spending account, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, accident insurance, income continuation insurance, paid holidays, paid vacations, paid sick leave, and a variety of wellness initiatives. Benefit perks: choice of two medical benefit plans, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, 11 paid holidays. 

Documentation of certifications must be provided when application is submitted. Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens, have a valid unrestricted driver’s license, and a high school diploma or GED. Medical, vision and hearing requirements shall be in accordance with NFPA standards 1582. Tobacco use is prohibited on and off duty. Applicants are subject to post offer/pre-employment drug screen, physical exam, psychological exam, and background check. 

For consideration, all applicants must submit a completed application through www.cityoflacrosse.org/careers. This position requires a FireTEAM (Ergometrics) exam and CPAT. To schedule your FireTEAM (Ergometrics) exam, please visit https://firedepartmenthiring.com/ergometrics-exam/ to review the video tutorial. When choosing the department to receive your exam results, please select “Chippewa Valley Technical College”. A copy of the results will be attached to your application once they are received. The CPAT can be taken at any licensed agency. 

Please upload documentation confirming your WI Firefighter II certification, National or State of Wisconsin EMT license, FireTEAM (Ergometrics) exam results, and a CPAT certificate. Applicants who do not have the above requirements at time of application should attach a document stating the status of the certifications.

This recruitment process will be used to fill current vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for use in filling future vacancies.  The City of La Crosse supports attaining a representative workforce and workplace equity.   Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.  For complete application instructions, visit www.cityoflacrosse.org/fire/careers.  Applicants who submit a completed application packet by December 20, 2026 and meet minimum qualifications may be invited to participate in an initial interview on January 11, 2027.

Police & Fire Commission

City of La Crosse Human Resources Department

Sixth Floor City Hall

400 La Crosse Street

La Crosse WI 54601

Phone: (608) 789-7595

Fax: (608) 789-7598

www.cityoflacrosse.org/fire/careers 

An equal opportunity employer/A drug free workplace

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  December 20, 2026

SUBMIT APPLICATION ONLINE AT www.cityoflacrosse.org/careers. 

For additional information, please contact:

CITY OF LA CROSSE HUMAN RESOURCES

400 LA CROSSE ST

LA CROSSE WI  54601

PHONE: (608)789-7595

FAX: (608)789-7598

EMAIL: HR@CITYOFLACROSSE.ORG

Applicants must submit as part of their application package:

1. Online Application
2. Resume
3. Wisconsin Firefighter II Certificate
4. National or State of Wisconsin EMT License
5. FireTeam/Ergometrics Exam Results
6. CPAT Certificate

To apply, visit the web address listed above.  Follow the prompts to complete and submit an application. Applicants are required to attach a resume, Wisconsin Firefighter II certificate, National or State of Wisconsin EMT license, FireTeam/Ergometrics exam results, and a CPAT certificate when submitting an application. Applicants who do not have the above requirements at time of application should attach a document stating the status of the certificates.

Applicants who meet the basic requirements and have all application materials on file will be invited by the City of La Crosse to participate in the following:

-January 11^th, 2027:  Interview with the Fire Department Management Staff

-January 15^th, 2027:  Human Resources Phone Interview

-January 20^th, 2027: Police & Fire Commission Interview and Chiefs Interview

Applicants that pass the initial interview with the Fire Department may be invited to participate in a screening interview with the Human Resources Department followed by an interview with the City of La Crosse Police & Fire Commission and Fire Chief’s. Those applicants that pass the interview with the Commission are then placed on an eligibility list used to fill future vacancies.