Firefighter - Paramedic

City of Santa Fe Springs; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Roanoke is seeking a certified Firefighter-Paramedic to perform fire suppression and EMS duties on a 24-hour shift. The role requires maintaining certifications, a valid Virginia driver's license, and a strong commitment to safety.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, an associate degree in fire science or emergency health sciences, and 5–10 years of related experience or training in fire service or EMS. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain required certifications appropriate to duty assignment within the Fire/EMS department.
• Bilingual, Spanish/English speakers encouraged to apply.
• High school diploma or GED; an associate degree is preferred for related field studies.
• Five to ten years of related experience and/or training in fire suppression, prevention and/or EMS; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and non-emergency fire suppression and EMS services.
• Operate on a 24-hour shift with duties performed under emergency conditions and personal risk.
• Maintain equipment inventory on emergency vehicles and keep vehicles clean and in working order.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in fire science or emergency health sciences

Tools

Firefighter-Paramedic certifications

Driver's license (VA)

Job description

Description The City of Roanoke is seeking a

Must possess and maintain required certifications appropriate to duty assignment within the Fire/EMS department. Bilingual, Spanish/English speakers encouraged to apply. The City of Roanoke Fire-EMS, an Internationally Accredited and ISO Class 1 Fire-EMS Department, is seeking its next generation of Firefighter/Paramedics to provide emergency and non-emergency fire suppression and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) from 11 strategically located stations. The department responds to over 29,000 emergency incidents within the City’s 43 square miles annually and is a leader in the fire and EMS industry. Roanoke Fire-EMS is comprised of over 290 full and part time personnel and is a full service organization providing fire suppression, EMS, advanced care Para medicine, local and regional technical rescue, local and regional swift water rescue, local and regional hazmat and community risk reduction programs for the City of Roanoke.

Description The City of Roanoke is seeking a CERTIFIED Firefighter-Paramedic to perform technical work providing fire suppression and human health emergency medical services, normally assigned to a 24-hour shift; duties are performed under emergency conditions and frequently involve considerable personal hazard. Assists in maintaining equipment inventory on emergency vehicles. Maintains vehicles in a clean and working order. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Associate degree with courses in fire science, emergency health sciences or related field; five to ten years related experience and/or training in fire suppression, prevention and/or emergency medical service; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid appropriate drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD and submit to a drug screening test. Must possess and maintain required certifications appropriate to duty assignment within the Fire/EMS department. Bilingual, Spanish/English speakers encouraged to apply. The City of Roanoke Fire-EMS, an Internationally Accredited and ISO Class 1 Fire-EMS Department, is seeking its next generation of Firefighter/Paramedics to provide emergency and non-emergency fire suppression and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) from 11 strategically located stations. The department responds to over 29,000 emergency incidents within the City’s 43 square miles annually and is a leader in the fire and EMS industry. Roanoke Fire-EMS is comprised of over 290 full and part time personnel and is a full service organization providing fire suppression, EMS, advanced care Para medicine, local and regional technical rescue, local and regional swift water rescue,