Firefighter (EMT or Paramedic, Entry Level or Lateral)

City of Fremont, Nebraska; Oregon; On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fremont, Nebraska, seeks a Firefighter (EMT or Paramedic, entry level or lateral) to fight fires, provide EMS, and maintain fire department equipment. The role includes training and working under supervision, with residency requirements and physical demands typical of a municipal fire service.

Estimated annual wages range from $58,106 to $92,372 depending on experience and qualifications. Closing date is November 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Nebraska EMT license required (or Paramedic preferred).
• NREMT EMT or Paramedic certification required.
• CPR/BLS certification for EMTs; ACLS/PALS for Paramedics are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform firefighting and emergency medical duties.
• Operate and maintain fire equipment, apparatus, and quarters.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide emergency medical assistance.
• Participate in training and adhere to department policies.

Skills

Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nebraska EMT license

NREMT EMT or Paramedic certification

Job description

Firefighter (EMT or Paramedic, Entry Level or Lateral)

Estimated Annual Wages $58,106 to 92,372 - depending on experience and qualifications. Closing Date: November 1, 2026.

NATURE OF WORK

This is skilled firefighting and emergency medical work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, operating and maintaining fire equipment, apparatus, and quarters, and responding to medical emergencies and rendering emergency medical assistance. Work also involves custodial maintenance of fire station equipment, apparatus and quarters. Employees of this class learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions. Firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, a major portion of time is spent training and studying methods, techniques, and organization, and in routine duties in the care and maintenance of fire department property and equipment. Work is usually performed in accordance with specific instructions and well-defined policies and procedures, under the command of a superior officer. Supervision is received from an administrative superior.

Minimum Training And Experience

• Graduation from high school or equivalent GED,
• Any combination of training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities, and skills,
• Incumbent must possess a valid Nebraska Driver’s License when operating a vehicle,
• Possess current Nebraska license as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
  • Also having a current National Registry as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic is preferred
• Must reside within 30 linear miles of city limits on a serviceable road.
  • Candidates residing outside the residency requirement must establish residency within 30 linear miles within the first six months of employment.
• Ability to meet such physical requirements as may be established by the City.
• Preferred: Current National Registry Certification and State of Nebraska License as a Paramedic,
• Preferred: Experience with a career, combination, or volunteer fire department in the field of firefighting
• Preferred: NFPA 1001 (Firefighter I) and NFPA 1072 (Hazardous Materials Operations) certifications recognized by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal.
• Preferred: Associates Degree or higher in Fire Science or related field.
• Preferred: Ability to converse effectively in Spanish.

NOTE: Any candidate that does not possess NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations recognized by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal at the time of hire will be required to obtain such certification within one year of employment.

Lateral Firefighter Applicant Qualifications & Process

• At least two years of experience as a paid, full-time professional Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic with a fire department. The department’s primary responsibility must include fire suppression/protection, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), hazardous materials response, and technical rescue response. Volunteers, part-time, and seasonal firefighter experience do not qualify.
  • Must be currently employed by a career (paid, full-time) fire department.
  • If there is a gap in continuous experience within the past two years, the break must be less than 30 days to qualify as a lateral applicant.
• Must possess a current Nebraska EMT or Paramedic license.
• Must possess a current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT or Paramedic certification.
• EMS Certifications: EMT’s must possess a current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/BLS certification. Paramedics must possess current AHA CPR/BLS, AHA ACLS, and AHA PALS certifications.
• Must possess current Nebraska Firefighter I and Nebraska Hazardous Materials Operations (HazMat Ops) certifications. (Nebraska State Fire Marshal or Pro Board and IFSAC)
• Preferred Qualifications: Nebraska Firefighter II (Nebraska State Fire Marshal or Pro Board and IFSAC)

Helpful Links

• Personal History Packet: https://fremontne.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6264/Firefighter-Candidate-Background-Packet-and-Release-02-2022_v322. You may also obtain the form by going to our website at www.fremontne.gov, hovering over "Government" in the top menu, selecting Human Resources, and then selecting the Police Officer Candidate Packet in the menu on the left.

Nebraska State Fire Marshal Training Schedule

https://nebraskasfmtd.ne.gov/Courses/Courses_Avail.aspx

Job Details

• Category: Fire
• Status: Open
• Posted: October 2, 2026
• Closing: November 1, 2026 11:59 PM
• Tools: Application Form