What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at City of Neenah?
Department Overview
Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue (NMFR), an ISO Class 1 department serving the Cities of Neenah and Menasha, Wisconsin, with a combined population of approximately 45,500 people is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to fill the role of Firefighter. Established on January 1, 2003, through the consolidation of the Neenah and Menasha Fire Departments, NMFR is committed to preserving lives and property within our communities. Our team of 68 career employees operates from four strategically located fire stations, providing efficient responses to emergencies, including fire suppression, EMS, auto extrication, and ice/water rescue. Joining NMFR means becoming part of a progressive organization that values education, community interaction, and the preservation of life and property. We offer a supportive environment that encourages change, utilizes resources to their full extent, and works closely with outside agencies to meet community demands.
Mission Statement
Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue consists of committed professionals whose mission is to provide the highest standard of service through prevention, education, fire suppression, emergency medical response, technical rescue and community interaction to preserve the quality of life and property for all of those within the Cities of Neenah and Menasha.
Core Values
Trust Is The Cornerstone Of All Relationships. We Will Continue To Strive To Build And Earn Trust Both Within The Department And Communities We Serve. We Will Earn Trust Through
Integrity: We are committed to the highest standard of moral and ethical conduct.
Dedication: We provide quality service through pride and professionalism.
Compassion: We support our neighbors in their time of need.
Teamwork: We work together to achieve common goals.
Tradition: We preserve and carry forward the legacy of those who honorably served before us.
Courage: We do what is right in the face of adversity.
Vision Statement
Our vision at Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue is to have a positive, motivated, and educated department. We strive to meet the community demands. We will accomplish this with an organized and defined structure. We encourage change, use resources to the full extent and work closely with outside agencies.
What We Need You To Have
To be considered, complete the online application. Applications MUST include a cover letter, high school diploma, college transcript, completed CPAT certification with in the last 12 months, and resume to be considered. This position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Schedule
The workday shall consist of a twenty-four (24) hour shift beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 7:00 a.m. the following day. The normal work week shall consist of fifty-six (56) hours with a three (3) platoon system, operated on what is known as the "California" Plan, based on a nine day cycle commencing with one duty day, then one off-duty day, then one duty day, then one off-duty day, then one duty day, then four off-duty days.
Probationary Employees
Per Local 275’s Labor Agreement, all newly hired employees shall be on probation for a period of one year from their date of hire.
For the first 60 calendar days of work with the Department, probationary firefighters may be scheduled as determined by the Fire Chief. Scheduled time will not exceed the 56 hour workweek and FLSA rules will apply. Probationary firefighters will be available for emergency call-ins, short shift overtime and other non-scheduled times and will be compensated appropriately.
Training
Probationary employees will complete five weeks of recruit training before they begin their line position. During these five weeks of training, recruits will work Monday through Friday, 8 hour days for a total of 40 hours per week.
Want to know more? Check out our website at www.nmfire.org .
Check out our location on google maps:
https://goo.gl/maps/s7ARatmjRyo
Not a good fit, but know someone who is? Please refer them!
The City of Neenah is an equal opportunity employer
Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue (NMFR), an ISO Class 1 department serving the Cities of Neenah and Menasha, Wisconsin, with a combined population of approximately 45,500 people is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to fill the role of Firefighter. Established on January 1, 2003, through the consolidation of the Neenah and Menasha Fire Departments, NMFR is committed to preserving lives and property within our communities. Our team of 68 career employees operates from four strategically located fire stations, providing efficient responses to emergencies, including fire suppression, EMS, auto extrication, and ice/water rescue. Joining NMFR means becoming part of a progressive organization that values education, community interaction, and the preservation of life and property. We offer a supportive environment that encourages change, utilizes resources to their full extent, and works closely with outside agencies to meet community demands.
Mission Statement
Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue consists of committed professionals whose mission is to provide the highest standard of service through prevention, education, fire suppression, emergency medical response, technical rescue and community interaction to preserve the quality of life and property for all of those within the Cities of Neenah and Menasha.
Core Values
Trust Is The Cornerstone Of All Relationships. We Will Continue To Strive To Build And Earn Trust Both Within The Department And Communities We Serve. We Will Earn Trust Through
Integrity: We are committed to the highest standard of moral and ethical conduct.
Dedication: We provide quality service through pride and professionalism.
Compassion: We support our neighbors in their time of need.
Teamwork: We work together to achieve common goals.
Tradition: We preserve and carry forward the legacy of those who honorably served before us.
Courage: We do what is right in the face of adversity.
Vision Statement
Our vision at Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue is to have a positive, motivated, and educated department. We strive to meet the community demands. We will accomplish this with an organized and defined structure. We encourage change, use resources to the full extent and work closely with outside agencies.
What We Need You To Have
- 60 college credits from an accredited institution (A GPA of less than 2.5 will require successful completion of a standardize written test)
- EMT Basic, or higher State of Wisconsin license
- Wisconsin Driver’s license
- Wisconsin Firefighter 1
- Wisconsin Firefighter II
- Wisconsin Driver/Operator – Pumper
- Wisconsin Driver/Operator – Aerial
- Wisconsin Fire Inspector I
- Hazmat Operations
- Wisconsin Fire Officer I, preferred but not required
- SCUBA/PADI certification preferred but not required
- Salary: Starting January 1, 2025, minimum salary is $53,347.00. Annual step increases based on Labor Agreement. After three years of employment salary will be $67,452.00. Previous full-time firefighting experience will be taken into consideration and receives credit for starting at a higher rate
- Vacation/ 9 - paid holidays/3 personal days
- Sick leave/Funeral Leave/FMLA/Compensatory Time
- Medical/Dental/Life Insurance
- Wisconsin Retirement System Pension Plan
- Free Employee Wellness Clinic
- Deferred Compensation
- Employer-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and an option to participate in a flexible spending account.
- Annual clothing allowance
- Annual First Responder Pay
- “California” Plan, based on a nine-day cycle.
- After application review, passing candidates will be emailed asking supplemental questions.
- Passing applicants will be notified of in-person interview dates in May 2026.
- Passing applicants will interview with the Neenah-Menasha Fire Commission
- Passing applicants placed on an eligible list
- If selected for hire, applicant must pass a physical, drug screen, audiogram, and swim test.
To be considered, complete the online application. Applications MUST include a cover letter, high school diploma, college transcript, completed CPAT certification with in the last 12 months, and resume to be considered. This position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Schedule
The workday shall consist of a twenty-four (24) hour shift beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 7:00 a.m. the following day. The normal work week shall consist of fifty-six (56) hours with a three (3) platoon system, operated on what is known as the "California" Plan, based on a nine day cycle commencing with one duty day, then one off-duty day, then one duty day, then one off-duty day, then one duty day, then four off-duty days.
Probationary Employees
Per Local 275’s Labor Agreement, all newly hired employees shall be on probation for a period of one year from their date of hire.
For the first 60 calendar days of work with the Department, probationary firefighters may be scheduled as determined by the Fire Chief. Scheduled time will not exceed the 56 hour workweek and FLSA rules will apply. Probationary firefighters will be available for emergency call-ins, short shift overtime and other non-scheduled times and will be compensated appropriately.
Training
Probationary employees will complete five weeks of recruit training before they begin their line position. During these five weeks of training, recruits will work Monday through Friday, 8 hour days for a total of 40 hours per week.
Want to know more? Check out our website at www.nmfire.org .
Check out our location on google maps:
https://goo.gl/maps/s7ARatmjRyo
Not a good fit, but know someone who is? Please refer them!
The City of Neenah is an equal opportunity employer
Salary : $53,347 - $67,452