Firefighter/Paramedic (in Academy Accepted)

City of Clayton • Clayton, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Clayton is accepting applications for the Firefighter/Paramedic position. The purpose of the Firefighter/Paramedic position is to respond to fire alarms, medical and all other emergency calls, save and protect life and property; combat, extinguish and prevent fires and treat people in need of medical assistance. Our mission is, "Devoted to preserving life and property through teamwork, exceptional performance, and professionalism." Clayton is an urban community that presents new firefighter-paramedics with a wide variety of operational opportunities, including high-density commercial areas, complex structures and heavy daytime population. The Clayton Fire Department operates with a team of highly trained professionals who are cross-trained in both fire suppression and emergency medical services. The department provides comprehensive fire, EMS (ALS), fire prevention, and special operations services. The Department maintains an ISO Class 1 rating, placing it among the top fire departments in the nation. Clayton is also a 2026 Mission Lifeline EMS Gold Award recipient, recognizing exceptional cardiac care performance and was the EMS service of the year in 2023. The FD will soon place into service the region's only tiller truck, further strengthening our operational capability. The department maintains high expectations for both fire and EMS performance, supported by a modern, progressive fire service culture based on our organizational values.

Requirements

• Must be 21 year or older prior to start date.
• Must be a US citizen or equivalent.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state of residence driver's license.
• Must possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate prior to Conditional Offer of Employment.
• Must be certified or obtained within one year by St. Louis County Fire Standards Commission as meeting the requirements of Firefighter (NFPA 1001).
• Must be able to pass medical exam, the Department's physical agility test, and psychological examination (NFPA 1582).
• Must possess and maintain, as a condition of continued employment, a valid Missouri EMT-P license or its accepted equivalency.
• Must maintain an appropriate level of mental and physical fitness to safely perform all assigned functions.

Nice To Haves

• St. Louis County Fire Academy Certificate (Preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire alarms, medical and all other emergency calls
• Save and protect life and property
• Combat, extinguish and prevent fires
• Treat people in need of medical assistance

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary at $75,408 ($68,748 if in Academy). The full range for the position is currently $75,408 to $95,624.
• Generous paid leave, including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, community service, parental, military and pandemic leave.
• Comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, group term life insurance, City-paid AD&D, flexible spending account and dependent care assistance plan, deductible reimbursement, long-term disability, and additional voluntary AD&D and life insurance options for employee, spouse and dependents.
• Retirement plans including City pension and several deferred compensation plans.
• Tuition reimbursement program for employees, Missouri MOST 529 program to help save for education expenses, and the City is a qualifying public service employer for the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling and coaching services
• Platinum family membership to The Center of Clayton and Shaw Park Pool. Employee reciprocal memberships available for The Pointe in Ballwin and THE HEIGHTS in Richmond Heights.
• Transportation benefit available for employees to receive a 25% subsidy for the purchase of Metro passes, which are paid for on a pre-tax basis through payroll deduction.
• Voluntary identity theft protection available from Lifelock.

What This Job Offers

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