Firefighter Paramedic: Life-Saving EMS Pro

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Memphis seeks a Firefighter/Paramedic to respond to emergencies, provide medical care, and transport patients by ambulance in accordance with protocols. The position requires TN NFPA Firefighter I/II certification (or reciprocity) and 2 years’ experience as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic, or 5 years as a volunteer fighter.

A valid TN driver’s license and ongoing licensure are required. Responsibilities include rescuing victims, operating pumps and hoses, and maintaining equipment

Qualifications

• State of Tennessee NFPA certified Firefighter I, II or eligible for reciprocity.
• Two years of experience as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic or five years as a volunteer firefighter.
• Must be at least 19 and not older than 40 by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of firefighting procedures and uses equipment to respond to emergencies.
• Questions patients and bystanders to gather information and administers appropriate medical care.
• Operates emergency vehicles, loads patients, and communicates with hospital staff.

Job description

City of Memphis seeks a Firefighter/Paramedic to respond to emergencies, provide medical care, and transport patients by ambulance in accordance with protocols. The position requires TN NFPA Firefighter I/II certification (or reciprocity) and 2 years’ experience as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic, or 5 years as a volunteer fighter.

A valid TN driver’s license and ongoing licensure are required. Responsibilities include rescuing victims, operating pumps and hoses, and maintaining equipment