EMT/FIREFIGHTER

$42,746 - $66,684/Yr

Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Iredell County NC

Full-time - Entry Level

About the position

The EMT/Firefighter position in Iredell County, NC, involves responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, providing medical treatment, and assisting in fire suppression activities. The role requires ensuring quality emergency patient care, maintaining equipment, and engaging in public education on safety and fire prevention. The position demands physical fitness and the ability to work in various environmental conditions, including exposure to hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue and first response in emergency situations.
• Provides basic life support services and coordinates emergency care procedures with physicians.
• Drives and operates various medical and fire apparatus.
• Assists with hazardous materials incidents and maintains fire apparatus and equipment.
• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
• Prepares and maintains reports related to operations, training, and professional development.
• Serves as EMT in charge on calls, directing care and response as needed.
• Participates in continuous training to maintain certification and improve competence in medical technical work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid unrestricted NC Class B Driver's License.
• EMT-Basic Certification by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• North Carolina Firefighter II Certification confirmed by the NC Office of the State Fire Marshal.
• Hazardous Materials Operations Certification.
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 required within six months of hire.
• NC Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Driver Operator - Pumps Series certification.
• Technical Rescue Certification in Vehicle & Machinery Rescue, Agricultural Rescue, and Ropes Specialty.
• BlueCard IC Certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $42,746.28 to $66,684.20 per year.