FIREFIGHTER/EMT/PARAMEDIC | Watertown Fire Rescue

FIREFIGHTER/EMT/PARAMEDIC | Watertown Fire Rescue FIREFIGHTER/EMTSalary: Grade 145/Step 1 - Step 7 DOE $58,593.60 - $65,977.60/per yearORFIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICSalary: Grade 150/Step 1 - Step 7 Range DOE $61,526.40 - $69,284.80/per yearApplicable experience gained through service with career or volunteer fire departments may be evaluated and credited toward initial salary placement, subject to verification and department guidelines.Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.IPAT: Wednesday, May 20, 2026Interviews: Wednesday, May 27, 2026Application forms and complete position descriptions are available at City Hall Human Resource Office or online at https://www.watertownsd.us/job-application. Applications must be received in the Human Resources Office at City Hall no later than 5:00 P.M., on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, for initial applicant review. **Applicants do not need an EMT certification in order to apply, however proof of enrollment of an EMT course must be provided. **All applications will be reviewed, successful candidates will be scheduled to take the Individual Physical Ability Test (IPAT) on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. All candidates will be required to sign a waiver form prior to IPAT. IPAT information can be found at this website: http://www.watertownsd.us/WFRhiringApplicants that successfully complete the IPAT may be granted an interview on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.Qualifications