Firefighter/Paramedic

City of St. Charles, MO; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

FSA

HSA

Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred;

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Educational Benefits

Job summary

The City of Saint Charles Fire Department is seeking to create an eligibility list for full-time Firefighter/Paramedics to perform fire and rescue operations and deliver advanced emergency medical care. Applicants must complete a mandatory assessment as part of the process.

Minimum qualifications include age 21, a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and required certifications (ALSB/PALS, ITLS or PHTLS, MO Paramedic License, CPAT, and Fire Fighter I & II). Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A valid state driver's license.
• Certification: American Heart Association ACLS, BLS, and PALS at hire.
• Certification: ITLS or PHTLS at hire.
• MO Paramedic License at hire.
• CPAT at hire.
• MO Fire Fighter I & II (Pro Board acceptable) at hire.
• One or more years of Emergency Medical Responder – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in rescue operations and responds to emergency calls, administering basic and advanced emergency medical care.
• Performs critical examination of injured/ill patients.
• Performs fire suppression as directed.
• Performs tasks under Missouri state statutes for Mobile Emergency Medical Technicians.
• Maintains equipment and building facilities.
• Prepares and submits reports as required by the Fire Department.
• Assists in medical and equipment training for Fire Department personnel as directed.
• Performs fire prevention and public education activities.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education

MO Paramedic License

CPAT

American Heart Association ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications

ITLS or Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support

MO Fire Fighter I & II

Emergency Medical Responder – preferred

Job description

Starting Pay

$69,981.50- $94,922.52 / 2912 hours annually

Job Title

Firefighter/Paramedic

Department

Fire Department

Posting Date

August 3, 2026

Closing Date for Resumes/Applications

Open Until Filled

Benefits Offered

Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

Exempt/Non-exempt

Non-Exempt

Status

Full-time

The City of Saint Charles Fire Department is creating an eligibility list for full time Firefighter/Paramedics to perform fire/rescue operations and administer advanced emergency care to the sick and injured.

To be considered for the Firefighter/Paramedic position, all applicants must complete the required assessment using the testing link provided as part of the application process. Completion of this assessment is mandatory for further consideration.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in the rescue of persons from physically threatening situations, responds to emergency calls, administers basic and advanced emergency medical care to the ill or injured.
• Performs critical examination of injured/ill patients.
• Performs fire suppression as directed.
• Performs such tasks as called out under Missouri State Statutes for Mobile Emergency Medical Technicians
• Performs equipment and building maintenance.
• Prepares and submits various reports as required by the Fire Department.
• Assists in providing medical training and medical equipment training to Fire Department personnel as directed by their supervisor.
• Performs fire prevention and public fire education as directed.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A valid state driver's license.
• Provide and verification of the following certifications:
• American Heart Association Advance Life Support, Basic Life Support, and Pediatric Life Support Certification required at time of hire.
• Either International Trauma Life Support or Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support Certification required at time of hire.
• MO Paramedic License required at time of hire.
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) required at time of hire.
• MO Fire Fighter I & II (Pro Board Acceptable) required at time of hire.
• One or more years of Emergency Medical Responder – preferred.

CPAT Exam Information

Qualified applicants will need to take the Certified Physical Agility Test (CPAT) exam. This particular exam is available through the St. Louis County Fire Academy which is located at 1266 Sutter Avenue in Wellston, Missouri 63133. All applicants seeking employment with the St. Charles Fire Department must have a current CPAT card. CPAT cards are valid for one year from the date of issuance shown on the card. Valid CPAT cards should be turned in to the HR representative when reporting for the written test. More information on the CPAT exam process can be obtained by contacting the St. Louis Fire Academy at 314-889-8670 or by checking the St. Louis County Fire Academy web site. Open testing is done the first and third Tuesday of each month. Pre-registration is required. The fee for the test is $100.00.

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify