Employment

Open Positions (scroll down for details):

Fire Department: Full-Time Fire Chief/EMS & Public Safety Director

Fire Department: Auxiliary Member

Fire Department: Paid-On-Call (Volunteer) Firefighter/EMT

Fire Department: Part-Time Duty Officer

Police Department: Part-Time Law Enforcement Officer

*The Village of Maple Bluff is an equal opportunity employer.*

The Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Fire Chief / EMS & Public Safety Director. This is a full-time exempt position that works an administrative schedule, typically Monday through Friday office hours.

APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH AUGUST 11TH, 2024.

To view the job description, please click on the link on this page. Direct any questions to us by email at info@villageofmaplebluff.com.

To Apply: Submit a completed application and resume either to the address listed below or by email to tnystrom@villageofmaplebluff.com.

Village of Maple Bluff
Attention: Administrator Tanner Nystrom
18 Oxford Place
Madison, WI 53704

Note: The most qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an interview panel, and finalists will be selected by the Village’s Personnel & Fire/EMS Committees. Any selected finalist(s) will be required to participate in a comprehensive pre-employment assessment, psychological exam, drug screening, background investigation, and a medical examination.

THE VILLAGE OF MAPLE BLUFF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Benefits:
Competitive salary ($80K-$90K, dependent upon qualifications)
Comprehensive health and dental insurance
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) plan with employer contributions
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Professional development opportunities

Timeline for Hiring Process:
Applications Accepted Through: August 11th, 2024
Interview Panel for Selected Applicants: August 19th – 22nd, 2024
Finalist Selection: September 16th – 20th, 2024
Conditional Offer: September 20th, 2024
Pre-Employment Assessment: September 20th – November 1st, 2024
Starting Date: Early November

FD Paid-On-Call Firefighter or EMT

The Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department is currently recruiting for the positions of paid-on-call Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). Would you like to be trained to assist in an emergency, and use your free time to help make a difference in our community?

Simply fill out an application and submit it to Assistant Chief Jeff Drager at jdrager@villageofmaplebluff.com or deliver to the firehouse. Applicants must meet the following requirements in order to apply:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess valid driver’s license
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Live or work within approximately 15 minutes of the MBFD station

FD Auxiliary Member

Are you interested in helping our community and the Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department, but don’t necessarily want to become a firefighter? Our Fire Department’s Auxiliary may be perfect for you.

Auxiliary members:

• Assist the fire rescue department association with fund raising
• Provide rehabilitation to personnel during long duration incidents
• Plan and assist with public events
• Promote educational and social goals of the fire department

For additional information about our fire department auxiliary, please contact Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Drager jdrager@villageofmaplebluff.com or fill out an application.

Part-Time Duty Officer

The Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department is currently accepting applications for part time relief officers. Part time relief officers work as fill in supervisors for MBFD full time staff. Relief officers work a maximum of 1100 hours per year on a fill-in, as needed, basis. Resumes will be accepted continuously and interviews scheduled as needed. For more information, contact Chief Kristopher Loy at (608) 244-3390. TO APPLY: Submit resume and application to Chief Kristopher Loy, Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department, 18 Oxford Place, Madison, WI 53704 or kloy@villageofmaplebluff.com. NOTE: Qualified applicants may be invited to: appear before an oral board, complete psychological exam, drug screening, extensive background investigation, and a medical examination. VILLAGE OF MAPLE BLUFF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

POSITION SUMMARY

The position involves, but is not limited to, supervision of firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and special rescue incidents. Relief Officers also help ensure compliance with department policies, procedures, and special instructions through the chain of command.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

When necessary, act as Incident Commander of all firefighting, hazardous materials, emergency medical, and rescue operations of the department until relieved by other command staff. Cooperate with other municipal departments and any outside agencies in the resolution of problems.
Encourage a positive attitude among the membership of the fire department at all times. Assist with department activities as needed and work cooperatively with the officers and members of the department to accomplish our mission.

CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Wisconsin Firefighter II Certification required
• State of Wisconsin Advanced EMT License required
• Three (3) years experience as an active firefighter with increasing levels of responsibility required
• Course work towards a fire science degree desirable
• Fire Officer I
• Wisconsin Entry Level Driver/Operator Pumper (or higher)
• Fire officer/incident command experience is highly desirable
• ICS 100 & 200 required. ICS 300 & 400 must be completed within one year​

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of firefighting and rescue techniques, emergency medical services operations, and the scientific principles involved in fire suppression and hazardous materials incidents.
• Extensive knowledge of and skill in the operation and maintenance of various types of firefighting apparatus and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the use of firefighting and emergency medical tools, equipment and apparatus, and an ability to demonstrate their use to others.
• Ability to plan, assign, direct, and supervise personnel and equipment under emergency conditions.
• Demonstrate initiative and exhibit a positive attitude.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with personnel of the fire department, emergency medical service, other village departments, community officials, and the general public.
• Possess good judgment and a calm, experienced, approach to emergency situations.
• Ability to analyze problems, and reach acceptable and workable solutions.
• Demonstrate capability to handle incident command responsibilities.
• The ability to successfully motivate other firefighters.

Part-Time Police Officer

It is essential for the Maple Bluff Police Dept. to find people who have the right character traits to work in our community. Integrity, Compassion, Trust, and Dedication are the values at the core of our agency. We have numerous calls for service annually and we utilize our policing philosophies to build trust, promote relationships, and deter crime in our community. Because of the wide variety of assistance police officers must provide within the community along with the complexity of policing, the law enforcement profession presents more challenges than ever. Officers must be able to adapt quickly and problem solve effectively. Education and training are vital to the success of our organization.

Hiring Process:

• Application (DJ-LE 330)
• Oral interviews
• Written Exam
• Psychological profile
• Medical examination
• Drug screening
• Fitness Assessment
• Background investigation

Responsibilities: