Full‑Time Firefighter/Paramedic: Rescue & Advanced Care

City of St. Charles, MO; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

FSA

HSA

Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred;

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Educational Benefits

Job summary

The City of Saint Charles Fire Department is seeking to create an eligibility list for full-time Firefighter/Paramedics to perform fire and rescue operations and deliver advanced emergency medical care. Applicants must complete a mandatory assessment as part of the process.

Minimum qualifications include age 21, a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and required certifications (ALSB/PALS, ITLS or PHTLS, MO Paramedic License, CPAT, and Fire Fighter I & II). Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A valid state driver's license.
• Certification: American Heart Association ACLS, BLS, and PALS at hire.
• Certification: ITLS or PHTLS at hire.
• MO Paramedic License at hire.
• CPAT at hire.
• MO Fire Fighter I & II (Pro Board acceptable) at hire.
• One or more years of Emergency Medical Responder – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in rescue operations and responds to emergency calls, administering basic and advanced emergency medical care.
• Performs critical examination of injured/ill patients.
• Performs fire suppression as directed.
• Performs tasks under Missouri state statutes for Mobile Emergency Medical Technicians.
• Maintains equipment and building facilities.
• Prepares and submits reports as required by the Fire Department.
• Assists in medical and equipment training for Fire Department personnel as directed.
• Performs fire prevention and public education activities.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education

MO Paramedic License

CPAT

American Heart Association ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications

ITLS or Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support

MO Fire Fighter I & II

Emergency Medical Responder – preferred

Job description

The City of Saint Charles Fire Department is seeking to create an eligibility list for full-time Firefighter/Paramedics to perform fire and rescue operations and deliver advanced emergency medical care. Applicants must complete a mandatory assessment as part of the process.

Minimum qualifications include age 21, a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and required certifications (ALSB/PALS, ITLS or PHTLS, MO Paramedic License, CPAT, and Fire Fighter I & II). Open until filled.