Firefighter Paramedic: Advanced EMS & Rescue

City of Somerton; Somerton (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Somerton in Arizona seeks a Paramedic firefighter to provide Advanced Cardiac Life Support on all alarms involving sick or injured persons. You will respond to Medical, Rescue, Fire, and Special Duty alarms, stabilize incident areas, and administer care per established medical protocols.

Under general supervision, you will maintain equipment, participate in ongoing training, and ensure patient safety while coordinating with Base Hospital for patient status and treatment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Arizona Firefighter I & II certifications and paramedic certification required.
• Must pass physical agility test and medical examination.
• Knowledge of fire and life safety codes and medical protocols.

Responsibilities

• Responds to Medical, Rescue, Fire and Special Duty alarms.
• Stabilizes incident scenes and prepares treatment areas.
• Provides ALS/ACLS care per Base Hospital protocols.
• Covers shift duties and maintains equipment on a 24-hour cycle.
• Maintains confidentiality and supports public relations with citizens.

Skills

Communications

Emergency response

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Firefighter I & II

Paramedic certification

Physical agility test

Job description

City of Somerton in Arizona seeks a Paramedic firefighter to provide Advanced Cardiac Life Support on all alarms involving sick or injured persons. You will respond to Medical, Rescue, Fire, and Special Duty alarms, stabilize incident areas, and administer care per established medical protocols.

Under general supervision, you will maintain equipment, participate in ongoing training, and ensure patient safety while coordinating with Base Hospital for patient status and treatment.