Firefighter Paramedic

City of Dubuque; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Juan is seeking a Firefighter for Dubuque, Iowa. The role requires current CPAT eligibility and Iowa or National Registry EMT or paramedic certifications. If hired as EMT, you must obtain a paramedic certification within two years as a condition of continued employment.

This Civil Service appointment is a full-time firefighter position with ongoing eligibility for advancement. Applicants should be prepared for continuous posting and standard civil-service procedures.

Qualifications

• CPAT within the last 12 months is required.
• State of Iowa or National Registry EMT or paramedic certifications are required.
• For EMT hires, paramedic certification must be obtained within two years.

Education

CPAT within 12 months

EMT or Paramedic certifications

Paramedic certification within 2 years

Job description

From the posting: PLEASE NOTE: This position at time of application requires: a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within the last 12 months and appropriate State of Iowa or National Registry EMT or paramedic certifications. Candidates hired under the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provision must obtain State of Iowa-recognized Paramedic certification within two years of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Location: Dubuque, Iowa

Pay (as posted): $70,441.28 – $86,748.48 Annually

Schedule / appointment: Civil Service – Firefighter

• Closing date (per the posting): Continuous
• Job number Multiple-FT-072025

Verified open on the agency’s official job posting (GovernmentJobs.com / NEOGOV) on Oct 21, 2026 (ET). Read the full posting before you apply.