Firefighter/Paramedic – Department of Fire and EMS - Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services. Pay range $30.46 - $54.82 per hour (F09). Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $30.46 - $31.69. Schedule is 24 hours on, 72 hours off. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am. Must be available for all shifts as assigned and on-call as needed.
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