The Volunteer Emergency Responder supports Dodge County Emergency Response Team Inc.'s mission statement and vision. This is done by providing emergency traffic incident management services during large-scale, or long-term, incidents throughout Dodge County as requested by various police, fire, or EMS agencies. In addition to emergency incidents, the Volunteer Emergency Responder also assists with local municipal, private, and not-for-profit events such as parades, run/walks, and the like.Responsibilities:Specialized Skills and Knowledge Requirements:Basic knowledge of police, fire and EMS operationsBasic knowledge of Traffic Incident ManagementSituational adaptabilityAbility to handle high-stress situations and environmentsPrimary Accountabilities:Emergency Traffic Incident Management and Response (60%):Respond to various emergencies throughout Dodge County such as motor vehicle collisions, structure fires, natural disasters and downed power lines in accordance with FEMA ICS and NIMS guidelinesReport to the DCERT Incident Commander to establish accountability and receive assignmentAssist with setting up traffic detour, one-way road operation or other traffic management in accordance with WI TIME guidelinesProvide scene security and safety by maintaining the traffic detour and restricting access to the sceneNotify the Incident Commander and/or Dodge County Central Communications Center of any safety or security matterOnce the incident is resolved, quickly and efficiently opening the roadway for traffic useAbove all, operating in the safest manner possibleReport to the DCERT Incident Commander to establish accountability and receive assignmentAssisting with Scheduled Events (30%):Assist with setting up traffic detours, one-way road operations or other traffic management in accordance with WI TIME guidelinesProvide event security services as needed by monitoring access points and/or patrolling the event groundsOnce the event is completed, or the shift is completed quickly and efficiently opening the roadway for traffic use if applicableAbove all, operating in the safest manner possibleAdministrative Functions (10%)Attend required regular business meetingsAttend special business meetings as neededComplete incident reports as requiredAbide by By-Laws and Policies and ProceduresAssist the Board of Directors as neededComplete all required training as prescribed in Policies and ProceduresRequirements:Must be 18 years of age or olderMust have an acceptable driving recordMust have an acceptable criminal backgroundMust be able to provide a minimum of 40 hours of service annuallyMust be willing to work or be on call days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed (except during applicant's normal work hours)Dodge County Emergency Response Team Inc. (DCERT) does not discriminate in membership on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in a professional organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. DCERT will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
