Fire Paramedic

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

12/31/2025

PAY GRADE:

Grade 21

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Fire Paramedics in the Merit System are responsible for responding to fire calls, emergency medical calls, rescue operations, and a variety of non-emergency calls to protect lives and property. Employees in this job class are often required to perform advanced life support (ALS) procedures including administering injections, starting IVs, and cardiac monitoring. Fire Paramedics spend additional time performing custodial maintenance of fire equipment, fire apparatus, rescue vehicles, and station quarters. Work is performed within established policies and procedures and is reviewed through performance evaluations by a Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, or Fire Chief.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.

Bessemer $17.66 - $27.40
Birmingham $21.93 - $34.02
Fairfield $15.58 - $24.18
Fultondale $18.98 - $29.44
Gardendale $20.05 - $31.10
Homewood $20.12 - $31.22
Hueytown $18.03 - $27.97
Irondale $21.58 - $33.48
Leeds $20.11 - $31.21
Midfield $14.50 - $22.49
Mountain Brook $21.58 - $33.48
Pleasant Grove $18.19 - $28.22
Tarrant $18.19 - $28.22
Vestavia Hills $19.66 - $30.50

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Possess a current Paramedic License and be a National Registered Paramedic (NREMT).

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the announcement closing date.

• Possess a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. certificate by the announcement closing date.

• No felony convictions.

• Must be able to obtain a Firefighter I/II certification within one year of the hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification.

• Passing score on the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) if not Firefighter I/II certified.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Administers invasive health care to patients/victims by following accepted medical guidelines and using specialized medical equipment for the treatment of life-threatening emergencies.

• Administers non-invasive healthcare to patients/victims by following accepted medical guidelines and using specialized medical equipment for treating various health-related conditions..

• Conducts fire safety activities for the general public that are designed to reduce the risk of fire related incidents from occurring and enhance awareness of general fire safety precautions.

• Deploys fire hoses of varying diameters with different nozzle specifications and incorporates available appliances into fire suppression activities.

• Participates in activities that project a positive image of the department to the public by attending off-site facilities or hosting visitors at the station to conduct trainings, tours, and other community-related activities.

• Minimizes property loss from incidents by inspecting the scene, assessing what areas of the incident should be preserved for investigation, protecting property from unnecessary damage, and determining what debris should be left undisturbed to permit later investigation.

• Locates and removes victims from incident scenes by utilizing specialized rescue techniques and equipment for extrication of victims to minimize trauma, ensure life safety, and transport to the appropriate patient care facility.

• Participates in duties related to the maintenance and appearance of the fire station.

• Participates in formal and informal training, sessions, and drills to acquire the proper training needed to carry out assigned duties in accordance with department policies and procedures and national guidelines.

• Carries out officer/incident commander’s fire suppression orders by following incident response guidelines to extinguish the fire and ensure life safety of victims.

• Ensures proper operation and readiness of apparatuses, equipment, and personal gear used for incident response by performing scheduled cleaning, inspections, and maintenance to enable safe and effective incident response and mitigation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or running. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing in excess of 75 lbs. Work involves physical ability necessary to combat/extinguish fires, respond to emergency medical calls, and deliver patient care.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is conducted both indoors in employer-owned facilities (e.g., fire station) as well as regular field visits to external places of business, residences, and emergency medical facilities. Work involves use of firefighting/lifesaving equipment. May be exposed to hazardous weather conditions, roadway traffic, infectious diseases, and angry/irate citizens.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.