Firefighter/Paramedic

St. Charles, MO • St Charles, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Saint Charles Fire Department is creating an eligibility list for full time Firefighter/Paramedics to perform fire/rescue operations and administer advanced emergency care to the sick and injured. To be considered for the Firefighter/Paramedic position, all applicants must complete the required assessment using the testing link provided as part of the application process. Completion of this assessment is mandatory for further consideration.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A valid state driver's license.
• American Heart Association Advance Life Support, Basic Life Support, and Pediatric Life Support Certification required at time of hire.
• Either International Trauma Life Support or Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support Certification required at time of hire.
• MO Paramedic License required at time of hire.
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) required at time of hire.
• MO Fire Fighter I & II (Pro Board Acceptable) required at time of hire.
• Qualified applicants will need to take the Certified Physical Agility Test (CPAT) exam.
• All applicants seeking employment with the St. Charles Fire Department must have a current CPAT card.
• CPAT cards are valid for one year from the date of issuance shown on the card.
• Valid CPAT cards should be turned in to the HR representative when reporting for the written test.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of Emergency Medical Responder – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the rescue of persons from physically threatening situations, responds to emergency calls, administers basic and advanced emergency medical care to the ill or injured.
• Performs critical examination of injured/ill patients.
• Performs fire suppression as directed.
• Performs such tasks as called out under Missouri State Statutes for Mobile Emergency Medical Technicians
• Performs equipment and building maintenance.
• Prepares and submits various reports as required by the Fire Department.
• Assists in providing medical training and medical equipment training to Fire Department personnel as directed by their supervisor.
• Performs fire prevention and public fire education as directed.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED