Paramedic / Firefighter full-time

Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency; Ranson (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off and holiday pay program

Retirement program (EMSRS)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

EMSRS retirement

24/72 schedule

Job summary

A regional emergency services provider in Ranson is seeking passionate Paramedics/Firefighters to join their dynamic team. Candidates should have current NREMT and WV Paramedic certifications and be ready to provide exceptional patient care. The role offers excellent benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, alongside opportunities for growth and development within a supportive environment. This is a unique chance to be part of a trailblazing department dedicated to community service.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain WV Paramedic certification within 60 days.
• Valid driver's license.
• Current CPR certification
• Completion of an approved Hazardous Material Awareness course
• Completion of an approved Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)
• Valid Drivers License
• Firefighter I certification (WV, ProBoard, or another acceptable equivalent)
• Firefighter II certification OR Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Operations

Responsibilities

• Function on the fire ground as per training.
• Respond to emergencies using top-notch equipment.
• Provide exceptional patient care.

Skills

Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care

Flexibility

Discipline

Hazardous materials awareness

EVOC

Driver's license

Firefighter I

Firefighter II / Vehicle & Machinery

Age 18+

Education

Current NREMT Paramedic certification

Current WV Paramedic certification

Current CPR certification

Completion of an approved Hazardous Material Awareness course

Completion of an approved Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)

Firefighter I certification

Firefighter II certification OR Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Operations

Job description

About the job Paramedic / Firefighter full-time

We are looking for paramedics who are...

PASSIONATE about delivering exceptional patient care

READY to function on the fire ground to the extent of your training

DISCIPLINED to show up on time, work hard, and make productive use of downtime

FLEXIBLE - you might find yourself on different ambulances, a chase car, and/or fire apparatus, all in the same shift.

Qualifications:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
• Current NREMT Paramedic certification
• Current WV Paramedic certification, or the ability to obtain within 60 days;
• Current CPR certification;
• Completion of an approved Hazardous Material Awareness course
• Completion of an approved Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)
• Valid Drivers License
• Firefighter I certification (WV, ProBoard, or another acceptable equivalent)*
• Firefighter II certification OR Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Operations*

**Applicants without fire training will be considered, provided they are willing and able to obtain the required training within 1 year of hire.

About JCESA:

We are WV's 1st certifiedcareer County Fire Department to offer both fire and EMS services. Weaim to be the premier emergency services department in the region which requires amazingly talented people. We offer top-notch equipment, the first ground RSI program in the state, excellent paid continuing education, a commitment to evidence-based medicine, and great customer service. We provide uniforms, excellent benefits to include WVEMSRS retirement, and 93% of our field staff work a24/72 shiftrotation.

Sound like a good fit for you?

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

If the number of well-qualified candidates exceeds the number of openings available, excess candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for hire as positions become available.

JCESA is an equal opportunity emergency service provider, employer, and community partner of Jefferson County WV.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with generous employer premium contributions.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and life insurance are provided at no cost to employees.
• Paid time off & excellent holiday pay program.
• Retirement program (EMSRS) administered by the WV Consolidated Public Retirement Board.
• Most of our Paramedic/Firefighters work a 24/72 schedule while some work a 12-hour shift.

You are not just a number here... we care about our people!