Firefighter/Paramedic – Department of Fire and EMS

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Office Technician
Email: sschreuer@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/

Job Description

INDIVIDUALS 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.

Job Requirements

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

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED

Wages per hour: $29.43 per hour
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: YES
Benefits: YES
• Generous paid time off • 13 Paid Holidays • Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable • Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance. • Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts • Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Days of Work:
MONDAY 42 hours per week, 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am. Must be available for all shifts as assigned and on-call as needed.  TUESDAY 42 hours per week, 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am. Must be available for all shifts as assigned and on-call as needed.  WEDNESDAY 42 hours per week, 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am. Must be available for all shifts as assigned and on-call as needed.  THURSDAY 42 hours per week, 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am. Must be available for all shifts as assigned and on-call as needed.  FRIDAY 42 hours per week, 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am. Must be available for all shifts as assigned and on-call as needed.  SATURDAY 42 hours per week, 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am. Must be available for all shifts as assigned and on-call as needed.  SUNDAY 42 hours per week, 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am. Must be available for all shifts as assigned and on-call as needed.
Shift:

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
Willing to Train: NO
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 10/31/2024