Firefighter Paramedic - Wilmington Fire Dept

Global Medical Response; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Medical Response invites applications for a Firefighter Paramedic with the Wilmington Fire Department. This full-time role combines firefighting and patient care, with annual compensation up to $60,000 based on local full-time schedules.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, IL BOF certification, EMT-P certification (National Registry), and current ACLS and CPR/AED certifications. State Driver's License is also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• State Driver's License is required.
• IL Board of Fire Services certification (BOF) is required for IL residents.
• National Registry EMT-Paramedic certification is required.
• ACLS certification is required if EMT-P status.
• CPR/AED certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency fire scenes and perform fire suppression duties with appropriate extinguishing agents.
• Operate fire equipment and apparatus and conduct rescue, ventilation, and salvage operations.
• Perform fire safety, home safety, extinguishers, and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Collaborate with allied health, public safety personnel, and government agencies.
• Participate in community programs to maintain company image and strengthen community relations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Driver's License

IL BOF Certification

EMT-P Certification (National Registered)

ACLS Certification

CPR/AED Certification (AHA)

Job description

Wilmington Fire Department - Firefighter Paramedic

Annual Compensation up to $60,000 per year (based on full-time local schedule)

We’re hiring a Firefighter Paramedic with a passion for firefighting and patient care combined with the drive to succeed and deliver high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Firefighters respond to emergency fire scenes and assist in various fire suppression duties with the appropriate extinguishing agents to the source of the fire.
• Operates various pieces of fire equipment and gear for fire suppression and control drives and operates fire apparatus conducts search and rescue ventilation and salvage operations.
• Conduct fire safety, home safety, fire extinguisher and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow firefighters and government agencies.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in community programs to maintain company image and establish strong community relations.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• State Driver's License
• State issued (IL) BOF certification
• State issued or National Registered EMT-P certification
• Current ACLS certification required if applicant is an EMT-P
• Current AHA CPR/AED certification

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Annual compensation: Up to $60,000 per year (based on local full-time schedule). Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.