Senior Paramedic & EMS Disaster Response Lead

Bay County, FL; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay County Fire Rescue is seeking a Paramedic to coordinate EMS ambulance operations on a 24-hour schedule. The role includes providing high-stress pre-hospital care and supporting emergency responses across the Bay County area.

Applicants must hold a Florida Paramedic certificate, valid driver license, EVOC certification, and BLS/ACLS/PALS; strong communication and teamwork are essential in this public safety environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year Paramedic experience preferred.
• Must meet Florida PMD requirements and NFPA 1582 standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day EMS ambulance operations on 24-hour shifts.
• May conduct field evaluations of EMTs and Paramedics for quality of service.
• Provide pre-hospital medical care in high-stress situations.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance.
• Maintain patient care documentation and ensure adherence to BAS protocols.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Multi-tasking

Public safety coordination

Emergency medical decision making

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida Paramedic certificate

16-hour EVOC

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS

PALS

PHTLS

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Bay County Fire Rescue is seeking a Paramedic to coordinate EMS ambulance operations on a 24-hour schedule. The role includes providing high-stress pre-hospital care and supporting emergency responses across the Bay County area.

Applicants must hold a Florida Paramedic certificate, valid driver license, EVOC certification, and BLS/ACLS/PALS; strong communication and teamwork are essential in this public safety environment.