PART-TIME STUDENT PLACEMENT COORDINATOR/OFFICE ASSISTANT--for Emergency Services National Academy (ESNA)

$15.00-$19.00/hour DOE

25 hours/week (M-F 9 am-2 pm); PERSI-eligible position

Looking for a long-term individual to coordinate student placement for students of Madison Fire Department's education arm, Emergency Services National Academy (ESNA); see www.esnalearning.com. This position is responsible for working with EMS agencies, hospitals, and physicians to secure affiliation agreements with ESNA. This individual will also perform a variety of general office and clerical duties. Two years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience and training. Thorough knowledge of general office equipment. General to advanced skill in computer operation, specifically the Windows operating system and Microsoft 365 (especially Word and Excel), and be able to quickly learn and be proficient in using job-related software applications. See job description for more details. Open until filled.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Download the fillable PDF application, then open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader and fill it out. For full functionality, please do not fill this application out in your web browser as browsers may not support all features. Download Adobe Reader here if you don't already have it.
After you’ve completely filled out the application, go to ‘Print’ and then in the printer list, choose ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’ (Windows) or ‘Save as PDF’ (Mac), add your first and last name to the file name, then click Print and this will allow you to save your finalized application to your computer.
Email your saved application to mfd@mfd.id.gov, and also attach your resume if desired. Or you're welcome to print out and bring your application and resume to Station 1 during business hours.

2 FULL-TIME SHIFT POSITIONS (SENIOR FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICS PRIORITIZED)

FULL SALARY RANGE: $53,668.16 - $93,446.08/year DOE. Full benefits. Priority consideration will be given to Senior Firefighter/Paramedics - see info for lateral candidates. EEO/Veterans’ preference.

Firefighter/Paramedics and Firefighter/EMTs will also be considered.

FINAL FILING DATE: November 1, 2026, 5 pm.

See hyperlinks for the full hiring info, job descriptions, and application.

All applicants are to:

***Email the following to mfd@mfd.id.gov***:

a) one-page handwritten cover letter of intent (in your writing)

b) application

c) detailed resume

d) copy of all applicable and required certifications and licenses

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Download the fillable PDF application, then open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader and fill it out. For full functionality, please do not fill this application out in your web browser as browsers may not support all features. Download Adobe Reader here if you don't already have it.
After you’ve completely filled out the application, go to ‘Print’ and then in the printer list, choose ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’ (Windows) or ‘Save as PDF’ (Mac), add your first and last name to the file name, then click Print and this will allow you to save your finalized application to your computer.

EMTs/PARAMEDICS & FIREFIGHTERS (PAID CALL & PART-TIME PAID CALL--not full time)

Paid Call Single Certification and Paid Call Dual Certification are year-round emergency responders. These designations are an entry-level position and have opportunities to come in for Minimum Staffing and All Call staffing requests (and go on incidents as needed), to go on discipline-specific event standbys (football games, rodeos, fireworks, etc.), to fulfill event requests (station tours, teaching basic fire safety and first aid, etc.), and to fulfill emergency staffing requests for Part-Time Shift spots if needed. Paid Call employees have the opportunity of becoming eligible for Part-Time Shift Coverage (promotion position) which is to work an assigned 12-hour shift every six days.

Applications for EMTs, Paramedics and Firefighters can be submitted at any time, and they will be held until we're ready to do group hiring to fill emergency responder needs, at which time all applications will be reviewed and applicants will be contacted.

Specific requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be able to pass required physical fitness tests
  • Must live within a 15-minute drive time of one of our stations (Rexburg, Archer or Sugar City)
  • Must have required EMS or Fire certifications for application consideration--read the introduction link below
  • Must become dual-certified in both EMS and Fire within a specified time frame
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Download the fillable PDF application, then open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader and fill it out. For full functionality, please do not fill this application out in your web browser as browsers may not support all features. Download Adobe Reader here if you don't already have it.
After you’ve completely filled out the application, go to ‘Print’ and then in the printer list, choose ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’ (Windows) or ‘Save as PDF’ (Mac), add your first and last name to the file name, then click Print and this will allow you to save your finalized application to your computer.
Email your saved application to mfd@mfd.id.gov, and also attach your resume if desired. Or you're welcome to print out and bring your application and resume to Station 1 during business hours.
***NO HIRING NEEDED FOR FALL 2026; applications will be held until our next hiring, January 2027.***

FUELS REDUCTION CREW MEMBERS & WILDFIRE MITIGATION SPECIALIST (seasonal "summer")

The Wildfire Mitigation Specialist and the fuels reduction crew clear brush and trees to reduce fire risk. The normal work schedule is 40 hours/week, Monday through Thursday from latter May to August, but there will also be opportunities for wildland deployments.

Applications for seasonal "summer" work can be submitted at any time for consideration for the current or next summer season, and they will be held until we're ready to do group hiring, at which time all applications will be reviewed and applicants will be contacted.

Specific requirements for FUELS REDUCTION CREW MEMBERS ($15.40/hour):

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must already have NWCG FFT2 wildland fire certification
  • Must be able to pass the Arduous Work Capacity Test
  • Must be able to use chainsaws

 

Specific requirements for WILDFIRE MITIGATION SPECIALIST ($20/hour):

  • Supervise crew members in performing fuels reduction work
  • Must have three years of wildfire suppression experience
  • Must already have NWCG FFT1, FAL2 & CRWB wildland fire certifications
  • Must be able to pass the Arduous Work Capacity Test
  • Must be able to use chainsaws
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Download the fillable PDF application, then open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader and fill it out. For full functionality, please do not fill this application out in your web browser as browsers may not support all features. Download Adobe Reader here if you don't already have it.
After you’ve completely filled out the application, go to ‘Print’ and then in the printer list, choose ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’ (Windows) or ‘Save as PDF’ (Mac), add your first and last name to the file name, then click Print and this will allow you to save your finalized application to your computer.
Email your saved application to mfd@mfd.id.gov (please indicate in your e-mail that you're applying for the seasonal fuels reduction position), and also attach your resume if desired. Or you're welcome to print out and bring your application and resume to Station 1 during business hours--please write on your application that you're applying for the seasonal fuels reduction position.