Firefighter/EMT

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: County Government

Business Address:
225 N. Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Samantha Rebert
Title: Human Resources Technician
Email: Careers@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://jobcenter.carrollcountymd.gov/careers

Job Description

Firefighter/EMT – Department of Fire and EMS
$22.46 base hourly rate (Grade F04), 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.

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

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Validated EMT and fire service field experience.
• Class C non-commercial driver’s license
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification by Maryland/MIEMSS, Reciprocal State, or National Registry EMT
• Firefighter I certification by MFSPQB
• Firefighter II certification by MFSPQB (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: 23.25 hourly
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
• Flexible schedules including 24 hours on, 72 hours off. Ability for unlimited swaps • 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 • Generous paid time off • 13 Paid Holidays • Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Days of Work:
MONDAY 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule  TUESDAY 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule  WEDNESDAY 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule  THURSDAY 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule  FRIDAY 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule  SATURDAY 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule  SUNDAY 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule
Shift: 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule

How to Apply: https://jobcenter.carrollcountymd.gov/application/login/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f
Willing to Train: NO
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 05/27/2044