FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC
The TOWN OF MOREHEAD CITY, located on the beautiful Crystal Coast in eastern North Carolina, is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the full-time position of FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC. Morehead City is the largest incorporated town in Carteret County with over 16,625 residents in the City limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), encompassing 16.85 square miles of land area. Morehead City Fire-EMS Department provides advanced life support services to residents and visitors, responding to over 4,700 calls for service annually. Although Firefighter/Paramedic is preferred, all levels will be considered. Applicants with a valid State or National EMS certification of EMT or higher, are also encouraged to apply.
The position of Firefighter/Paramedic job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating, salvage work and first response in emergency situations
• Provides basic and advanced life support services
• Coordinates emergency care procedures with physicians
• Performs and participates in technical rescues to include land and water operations
• Drives and/or operates various medical and fire apparatus
• Assists with hazardous materials incidents
• Assists in maintaining fire apparatus, ambulances and equipment, cleaning fire station and grounds
• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical and fire prevention topics
• Prepares and maintains reports related to operations, training and professional development
The ideal candidate will possess:
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency medical care
• Knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures as applied to fire suppression
• Knowledge of technical firefighting principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression
• Knowledge of hazardous materials, accident extrication principles and technical rescue techniques
• The ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical personnel, law enforcement, other Fire-EMS agencies, associates and the general public
The position requires a high school diploma or GED and moderate experience in emergency services including experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Possession of:
• IFSAC or Pro-Board NC Firefighter II Certification
• Paramedic Certification (or minimum EMT Certification)
• Technical Rescue Certification
• Hazardous Materials Operations Certification
• Valid unrestricted NC Class B Driver’s License
Background/drug tests and NC SBI background clearance required. Applicants must be able to obtain NFPA 1582 required physical clearance (testing date to be determined).
The salary range for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic is $69,864 – $97,810; the salary range for Firefighter/EMT is $63,513-$88,918**. Placement within range will depend upon a candidate’s successful qualifications and experience. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package which can be found at the City’s website at https://moreheadcitync.org/246/Employee-Benefits
**Salaries based on 2912 annual hours worked
If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity to join a professional and dedicated team, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a City application found at https://moreheadcitync.org/247/Employment-Application and either:
Email to: employmentapplications@moreheadcitync.org;
Mail to: Town of Morehead City, Human Resources Department, 1100 Bridges Street, Morehead City, NC 28557
Questions regarding this job announcement may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 252-726-6848, extension 124. The City reserves the right to consider only those applicants that meet the qualifications of the position.
Disclaimer
This position announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Town of Morehead City reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.
Morehead City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application deadline: Open Until Filled / EOE
Certification Level: Paramedic, Advanced EMT, EMT
County: Carteret
Closing Date (if any):
