Firefighter/Paramedic - Department of Fire and EMS

Carroll County Government, MD; Westminster (MD); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible schedules

Comprehensive medical plans

Pension, 401k, 457

Generous paid time off

13 Holidays

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Carroll County Government seeks a Firefighter/Paramedic to join its EMS/Fire Department in Westminster, MD. The role focuses on rapid response to emergencies, delivering advanced life support, firefighting and rescue on scene, while adhering to EMS protocols and safety standards.

Ideal candidates hold Maryland Paramedic or NREMT certification, Firefighter I/II, and MFSPQB/IFSAC/Pro Board credentials, with NIMS and EVOC training. A dedicated, service-first mindset is essential to protect citizens.

Formación

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Paramedic certification (Maryland) or NREMT Paramedic.
• Firefighter I and II certifications or equivalent.
• MV/Mechanical rescues training as MFSPQB, Pro Board, IFSAC, or DOD.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator course (MFRI/VFIS or equivalent).
• NIMS 100/200/700/800 required.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to emergency scenes with calm, quick actions.
• Provide advanced life support and basic/advanced care to patients.
• Engage in firefighting, rescue and stabilisation operations.
• Make critical decisions balancing medical and safety needs on scene.

Conocimientos

EMS protocols

Advanced life support

Calm under pressure

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Paramedic certification (Maryland)

NREMT Paramedic certification

Firefighter I certification

Firefighter II certification

MFSPQB/Pro Board/IFSAC certifications

Emergency Vehicle Operator

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Descripción del empleo

The Firefighter/Paramedic plays a crucial role in the emergency response of Carroll County Government. You will respond to emergency situations with calm, quick actions. We are looking for a strong understanding of EMS protocols capable of helping citizens and basic life support providers through crisis. Your day-to-day will include important decisions to balance medical needs, overtake challenges, and take critical actions to provide advanced life support, firefighting, and rescue.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Validated Paramedic and fire service field experience
• Class C non-commercial driver's license
• Cardiac Rescue Technician, Paramedic certification (Maryland) or National Registry (NREMT) Paramedic
• Firefighter I certification by MFSPQB, Pro-Board, IFSAC, or DOD
• Firefighter II certification by MFSPQB, Pro-Board, IFSAC, or DOD (or must obtain within 1 year of hire date)
• Common Passenger Vehicle Technical Rescuer -Technician or Rescue Technician (site operations, vehicle, and machinery) certification by MFSPQB, Pro Board, IFSAC, or DOD (or must obtain within 1 year of hire date)
• Emergency Vehicle Operator course (MFRI, VFIS, or equivalent)
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800

Why You Will Love Working at Carroll County Government

• Flexible schedules including 24 hours on, 72 hours off. Ability for unlimited swaps
• Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance
• Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
• Generous paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year