Firefighter/Paramedic - Department Of Fire And Ems

IINDIVIDUALS WHO DID NOT SUCCESSFULLY PROGRESS THROUGH A PRIOR DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & EMS HIRING PROCESS, BEGINNING WITH THE WRITTEN EXAM, ARE INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ELIMINATION. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU DID NOT PASS A TEST ON February 9, 2024, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO TEST AGAIN IN THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS UNTIL August 9, 2024.

The Firefighter/Paramedic plays a crucial role in the emergency response of Carroll County Government. You will respond to emergency situations with calm, quick actions. We are looking for a strong understanding of EMS protocols capable of helping citizens and basic life support providers through crisis. Your day-to-day will include important decisions to balance medical needs, overtake challenges, and take critical actions to provide advanced life support, firefighting, and rescue.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)

• Validated Paramedic and fire service field experience

• Class C non-commercial driver's license

• Cardiac Rescue Technician, Paramedic certification (Maryland) or National Registry (NREMT) Paramedic

• Firefighter I certification by MFSPQB, Pro-Board, IFSAC, or DOD

• Firefighter II certification by MFSPQB, Pro-Board, IFSAC, or DOD (or must obtain within 1 year of hire date)

• Common Passenger Vehicle Technical Rescuer -Technician or Rescue Technician (site operations, vehicle, and machinery) certification by MFSPQB, Pro Board, IFSAC, or DOD (or must obtain within 1 year of hire date)

• Emergency Vehicle Operator course (MFRI, VFIS, or equivalent)

• NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.43 per hour

Expected hours: 42 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• validated Paramedic and fire service field: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Class C (Required)
• Cardiac Rescue Technician, Paramedic Certification (Required)
• Firefighter I & II Certification by MFSPQB (Required)
• Technician or Rescue Technician Certification (Required)
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (Required)
• NIMS 100, 200, 700 & 800 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Westminster, MD 21157: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person