EMT Academy- October 2026 Class

Rural Metro Fire Department; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Career growth

Disaster response

Job summary

American Medical Response - Buffalo is offering an EMT Academy that pays a training wage while you learn. The eleven-week program prepares you to take the NYS EMT-B exam, with all books, tuition, fees and uniforms covered.

Upon certification you will transfer to a full EMT position with AMR-Buffalo at a higher pay rate. The program begins mid-October 2026 and the application deadline is August 31, 2026. Eligibility requires 18+, HS diploma or GED, a valid driver's license and immunizations.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have proof of a HS diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Have all required immunizations.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screening including motor vehicle and criminal background checks, drug testing and agility test.

Responsibilities

• Earn while you learn in the EMT Academy.
• Complete the eleven-week program and pass the NYS EMT-B exam.
• Transfer to an EMT position with AMR-Buffalo with increased pay after certification.
• Receive benefits including medical, dental, life, vision, disability and 401(k) plan with company match.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

American Medical Response (AMR)

Buffalo, NY

EMT Academy

Application deadline - August 31st, 2026

$17.50/hr. starting pay

Earn while you learn to be an Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Response - Buffalo is offering a unique opportunity for individuals interested in a rewarding career in pre-hospital medicine.

What is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

The primary focus of the EMT is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation, and functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response under medical oversight. An EMT performs interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance and is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.

About the Program:

The eligible candidate will be hired as an employee and compensated a training wage while in attendance at EMT Academy at AMR-Buffalo. The Academy is a rigorous eleven weekprogram which qualifies the employee to take the New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician exam. There is no cost for the class and all books, tuition, fees and uniforms will be paid by AMR Buffalo. Upon successful completion of the class, all tests and state certification, the employee will be transferred to an EMT position with an increase to the EMT compensation rate.

The right candidates must:

• Be at least 18 years old


• Have proof of a HS diploma or GED


• Valid Driver's License


• Have all required immunizations


• Successfully complete the pre-employment screening which includes motor vehicle and criminal background checks, drug testing and a physical agility test

What happens after passing the course?

After successful completion of the course, the employee will be eligible to take a written and skills test offered by the NYS Department of Health (NYS EMT-B) and will be required to work for AMR-Buffalo for a period of at least one year.

Upon receipt of the state EMT-B certification, employees will be assigned their full-time shift and complete new employee training. They will also qualify for benefits including:

• Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, disability and 401(k) plan with company match


• Paid Time Off (PTO) hours


• Opportunities for professional growth


• Response to nationwide disasters

This American Medical Response Sponsored Academy begins mid-October 2026!

Why Choose AMR?

AMR is one of Global Medical Response's (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR's Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Fixed Rate Position: $17.50/hr.

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