Fire Service Paramedic

Philadelphia University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Philadelphia Fire Department as a Paramedic and provide essential emergency medical services. This role involves responding to public emergencies, stabilizing patients, and working closely with various authorities. Enjoy a competitive salary with a hiring bonus, and take advantage of benefits like free public transport and tuition discounts.

Benefits

Free Commute on SEPTA

Tuition Discounts and Scholarships

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Paramedic certification.
• Ability to perform duties under adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Responding to emergency calls and providing medical assistance.
• Cooperating with fire and police authorities.

Skills

Emergency Medical Assistance

Patient Stabilization

Public Interaction

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Exam Title

Exam Number

Exam Number 6B22-20250428-OC-00

Salary Starting Salary: $64,982 - $99,276 - New employees will be appointed at the first step in the pay range for this class. 20% Hiring Bonus!

Certification Rule

Certification Rule Rule of List

Competition

Competition Open-Competitive

Department

Announcement Date

Announcement Date 04/28/2025

Close Date

Close Date 05/25/2025

General Definition

Hiring Bonus – 20% of starting salary; 10% within a few weeks of starting and 10% after 12 months. Over $12,000 total!
No residency requirement!

The Philadelphia Fire Department is hiring candidates with current paramedic certification in any state to join their dedicated team. You can gain unique experience in one of the busiest emergency services departments in the country and grow your career with room for advancement.

Apply by May 25, 2025! You must submit a copy of your Paramedic certification to be considered.

For more information about becoming a Paramedic with the Philadelphia Fire Department, visit https://www.phila.gov/services/working-jobs/city-jobs-and-internships/join-the-fire-department/become-a-paramedic.

AMENDMENT TO CLOSING AND ELIGIBLE LIST DATES
Please be advised that the closing date for this announcement is now May 25, 2025, and the eligible list date is now the week of June 2, 2024.

Candidates who have applied when this examination was announced on April 28, 2025 should not re-apply.
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ABOUT THIS POSITION
This is advanced life support and field paramedical work responding to emergency calls from the public to perform medical assistance with emphasis on the stabilization of patients to permit safe transport to a full-service medical facility.

Contact with the general public, the comforting of patients, the reassuring of family and others in the vicinity, and cooperation with fire and police authorities are of major significance to this work. Duties are performed according to standard paramedical practices and established drug therapy protocol. Employees in this class work on rotating shifts are subject to adverse weather conditions, and their duties involve moderate physical effort. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative or technical fire officer.

Union Code

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Non-Exempt

Application Procedures

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.

1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.

2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:

Brittany Perez

City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email [e-mail]

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

1. EDUCATION : Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND

2. CERTIFICATION : Possession of valid certification as a Paramedic in any state .

Physical & Medical Requirements

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the-environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications

Possession of a Pennsylvania State certification as a Paramedic prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Fire Service Paramedic.

Possession of any valid state-issued proper class vehicle operator’s license prior to appointment. Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania during tenure of employment as a Fire Service Paramedic.

Other Requirements

LICENSES , REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their Paramedic certification at the time of application. If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you have to submit another document

Option 1 – Upload a paperless license, registration or certification
You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, before it is submitted and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.

Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.

Option 2 – Submit a paper license, registration or certification
Separate document required for each application If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only. You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants. Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials:

Brittany Perez

Office of Human Resources

City of Philadelphia

Public Safety Team

1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530

Equivalency Statement(s)

Notes to Applicants

AMENDMENT TO CLOSING AND ELIGIBLE LIST DATES
Please be advised that the closing date for this announcement is now May 25, 2025, and the eligible list date is now the week of June 2, 2024.

Candidates who have applied when this examination was announced on April 28, 2025 should not re-apply.


As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer:

• Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits – We care about your well-being.

The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [e-mail] . For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations

The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-2350 or by email at [e-mail]. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and OHR . Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.

As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person’s gross pay for such period, without the person’s consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied.

Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works ( PGW ) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW .

Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list.

Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.

For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at [e-mail] .

ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on May 25, 2025.

Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:

1. Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.

2. Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application.

All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct.

If you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add [e-mail] and the analyst listed in this announcement to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider.

Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or email [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at various social media sites. We can be found as Philadelphia Office of Human Resources. The pages for each are linked below:

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Temporary hiring bonus – New employees to the City hired from open-competitive eligible lists are eligible for 20% of base salary as hiring bonus. 10% within a few weeks of hire and 10% after 12 months of satisfactory full-time employment. Employees must meet all requirements of Civil Service Regulation 31.88 to receive the bonus.

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Temporary hiring bonus – New employees to the City hired from open-competitive eligible lists are eligible for 20% of base salary as hiring bonus. 10% within a few weeks of hire and 10% after 12 months of satisfactory full-time employment. Employees must meet all requirements of Civil Service Regulation 31.88 to receive the bonus.

ELIGIBLE LIST : PERIODIC
The examination for this class is announced on a periodic basis. The eligible list established as a result will be merged as candidates are tested.

Candidates who pass a periodic examination may not apply for the same examination as long as the candidate’s name remains on the eligible list. Candidates who fail or those who pass and whose names are subsequently removed from the eligible list for a periodic examination may apply for the examination again 180 days following the last date on which the candidate took the examination. If a candidate takes an examination sooner, the candidate will be considered examined in error. The candidate’s test papers will not be scored.

Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

RESIDENCY WAIVER
The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia.

PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS

Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. For Training and Experience evaluations, in which applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination, the residency preference eligibility date is the planned eligible list date listed on this application, June 2, 2025.

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.

The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.

If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.

U.S. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Ten (10) points for veteran’s preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. To be eligible, the veteran must be honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces by the first date of the examination. Candidates must submit a DD214 Member-4 to the staff member listed on the announcement if they wish for their eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered and will be required to submit additional documentation.

LEGACY PREFERENCE

Ten (10) points for legacy preference will be added to the scores of the children and grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. Candidates must submit documented proof of relationship to the deceased parent or grandparent AND the death certificate of the deceased parent or grandparent.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE

Up to five (5) points will be added to the scores of eligible national volunteers who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. Candidates must submit a copy of their service letter to the staff member listed on the announcement if they wish for their eligibility to be reviewed. To be eligible, candidates must have:

A. Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA . Such candidates will be awarded

• Five (5) points for the completion of a two-year term of service.
• Three (3) points for the completion of a one-year term of service.

B. Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America). Such candidates will have:

• 1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service.
• 2 points added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above service.
• 3 points added to their final score if they have completed 900 Hours of the above service.
• 5 points added to their final score if they have completed 1700 Hours of the above service.

Candidates must successfully pass all parts of the examination before veteran’s preference, legacy preference or national volunteer service preference points are awarded.

Projected Exam Date

MODIFIED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Approved applicants will receive a score of 70 and any additional preference points and be ranked on the eligible list. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.

An Eligible List will be established the week of June 2, 2025. Please note that this date may change.

Test Review

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.

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Parts & Weights

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Part Training & Experience Evaluation

Weight

Weight 100%

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

Licenses, Registrations and/or Certificates 1

Licenses, Registrations and/or Certificates 2

Licenses, Registrations and/or Certificates 3

DD-214

Legacy Preference Documentation

Volunteer Service Documentation

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select one of the following responses describing your qualifications for this examination. You may only select one response. If you do not select one of the responses, your application will be disqualified. Do you possess, or will you possess by the eligibility date listed in the minimum requirements section of the announcement the required LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATION requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this job opportunity?
  • Airport
  • Billboard
  • Campus recruiting
  • Career/Job Fair
  • Community College of Philadelphia Recruitment
  • Congreso
  • City Councilperson's Office
  • City Department advertisement or event
  • Current City Employee
  • Facebook, Twitter or other social media
  • Fire Department recruiting
  • Family/Friend
  • Free Library
  • Handshake
  • Job Interest Card Notification
  • Job Posting Websites (Indeed, Career Builder, Monster.com)
  • LinkedIn job posting
  • Office of Human Resources website/ Phila.gov/Jobs
  • Office of Human Resources Recruitment Team
  • OHR Mobile Recruitment (RV)
  • ONE STOP Job & Resource Hub
  • Orleans Technical Institute
  • PA CareerLink
  • Philadelphia Police Department website/ recruiting
  • Philadelphia School District CTE Recruitment
  • Philly311 (walk-in center or on-line)
  • Print Advertisement (Newspaper or Flyer)
  • SEPTA/transit
  • TV/Radio Advertisement
  • Water Department recruitment event
  • Other
• * The location that you are applying from is:
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  • Home/Work/School/Mobile device
  • 311 Walk-In Center (City Hall)
  • OHR Mobile Recruitment Vehicle/Hiring Bus
  • Other

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