Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator – Department of Fire and EMS

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/application/login/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f

Job Description

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator – Department of Fire and EMS
Emergency Medical Services. Effective 7/4/2024, $25.34 is the base hourly rate (Grade F05), 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.

Are you ready for the challenges and rewards of an emergency response role? As an important contributor to the Department of Fire and EMS, you will operate emergency vehicles to support response efforts. Under the direction of the Station Lieutenant, your expertise in emergency response will ensure that the citizens of the County are supported and protected. You will greatly impact the County’s ability to maintain firefighting and rescue capabilities.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Validated EMT and fire service field experience
• One or more years of experience driving Class B fire apparatus.
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
• Class B non-commercial license
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification by Maryland/MIEMSS, reciprocal state, or National Registry EMT
• Emergency Vehicle Operator course (MFRI, VFIS, or equivalent)
• Firefighter I certification by MFSPQB
• Firefighter II certification by MFSPQB
• FADO Pump Apparatus Driver/Operator certification by MFSPQB
• FADO Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator certification by MFSPQB or must complete within one year of hire date
• FADO Mobile Water Supply certification by MFSPQB or must complete within one 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 one year of hire date)
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800
• Specified certifications, licenses and physical abilities stated above must be maintained throughout term of employment.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License

Wages per hour: 25.34 hourly
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Why You Will Love Working at Carroll County Government • 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. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am.  TUESDAY 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am.  WEDNESDAY 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am.  THURSDAY 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am.  FRIDAY 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am.  SATURDAY 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am.  SUNDAY 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am.
Shift: 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am.

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: 06/26/2036