Firefighter Paramedic: Life-Saving EMS & Fire Ops

City of Bloomington, IL; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement program

Wellness programs

Job summary

City of Bloomington, IL seeks a Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT to perform firefighting, EMS and rescue duties under department protocols. Responsibilities include fire suppression, medical care, training, public safety education, equipment and station maintenance, and collaboration with dispatch and hospital staff.

Must hold Firefighter II or Basic Operations certification and EMT-Basic or Paramedic licensure; valid IL driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Firefighter Certification required (Illinois Fire Marshal Firefighter II or Basic Operations)
• EMS Certification: EMT-Basic or Paramedic licensure
• Knowledge of SOPs and Local 49 agreement
• Valid IL driver’s license (Class B non-CDL)

Responsibilities

• Perform firefighting, EMT/paramedic duties and rescue operations
• Operate and drive emergency response vehicles
• Provide training and mentorship to department members
• Engage in public education and pre-planning activities
• Maintain equipment, vehicles and facilities
• Record patient care reports accurately
• Coordinate with dispatch and hospital staff

Skills

Firefighter

Paramedic

EMT-Basic

Driver's license

Public safety education

Education

Firefighter II certification

EMT-Basic or Paramedic licensure

Tools

SCBA

PPE

Ladders

Extrication equipment

EMS equipment

Job description

City of Bloomington, IL seeks a Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT to perform firefighting, EMS and rescue duties under department protocols. Responsibilities include fire suppression, medical care, training, public safety education, equipment and station maintenance, and collaboration with dispatch and hospital staff.

Must hold Firefighter II or Basic Operations certification and EMT-Basic or Paramedic licensure; valid IL driver’s license required.