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Paramedic Eligibility List

City of Portage
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Portage Fire Rescue is establishing a Paramedic Eligibility List with hiring to begin January 1, 2026! We’re expanding our advanced life support services and are looking for dedicated Paramedics and Paramedic students who want to be part of a progressive, community-focused department making a real difference.

 Portage Fire Rescue is a combination career and paid-on-call department serving the City of Portage, the Village of Pardeeville, and the Townships of Caledonia, Lewiston, Pacific, Fort Winnebago, Marcellon, and Wyocena, covering 232 square miles with a population of approximately 20,000 residents.

 We are proud to provide fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services with a focus on professionalism, teamwork, and innovation. Our new state-of-the-art ambulances and advanced equipment reflect our ongoing commitment to providing the highest level of prehospital care. The EMS division will handle approximately 2,500 emergency 911 calls annually, bringing new energy and excitement to our growing agency.

 New for 2026, we will be switching to Portland 1:3:2:3 Schedule (24 hours on duty; 72 hours off duty; 48 hours on duty; 72 hours off duty) with 7 FLSA days off. 

PARAMEDIC

  • U.S. Citizen, minimum of 18 years of age. 
  • High School graduation or equivalent 
  • Technical school training in Fire or Emergency Medical Services or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
  • Must be enrolled in a paramedic course, possess a current Wisconsin Paramedic License or be eligible for reciprocity.  
  • Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Wisconsin Driver’s License and insurability to operate department equipment and vehicles. 
  • Must possess or be able to attain Entry Level Firefighter within 12 months of appointment.
  • Must possess or be able to attain Firefighter I Certification within 24 months of appointment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Firefighter I Certification  Driver Operator – Pumper Certification 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS  

  • Pass a comprehensive background screening that includes a criminal background check
  • Pass a psychological evaluation  
  • Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening examination

If you are interested please submit the general employment application, resume, cover letter, and certificates to verify education to Fire Chief Troy Haase at 119 W. Pleasant Street, Portage, WI 53901, or via email at troy.haase@portagewi.gov. The requirements for being hired for these positions are listed below and the full job description is also attached. If you have any questions of whether you qualify, please contact Fire Chief Troy Haase at (608) 697-7064.

 

https://clients.municipalimpact.com/documents/548/PARAMEDIC_POSTING_11-13-2025.pdf