EMT / ADVANCED EMT / PARAMEDIC
The TOWN OF MOREHEAD CITY has a full-time vacancy for FIREFIGHTER/EMT. Although Firefighter/EMT 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. Duties include responding to emergency calls; suppressing fires; providing basic and advanced life support within emergency medical services; handling hazardous materials; operating and maintaining department vehicles and equipment; preparing and maintaining detailed reports. Position requires knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency medical care, automobile extrication, emergency transportation; fire suppression methods and techniques; proper handling of hazardous materials. Must possess high school diploma or GED. Firefighter Certification, EMT, Technical Rescue and HAZMAT certifications required. Possession of a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license required. Background/drug test required. Applicants must be able to obtain NFPA 1582 required physical clearance.
Hiring salary - Firefighter/EMT- $42,719 ($14.67 per hour)
Hiring salary - Firefighter/Advanced EMT- $49,416 ($16.97 per hour)
Hiring salary - Firefighter/Paramedic $51,920 ($17.83 per hour)
**Salaries based on 2912 annual hours worked
Enhanced City benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:
- 13 paid Holidays
- Vacation Accrual Rates @ 15, 20, or 25 days depending on years of service. The City will honor years of service from previous and most current local or state government to determine vacation accrual rate
- Probationary Bonus
- Transfer of Sick Leave after 1 continuous year with the City
- Paid Parental Leave – 4 weeks
- Voluntary Shared Leave Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program - $2500 per fiscal year
Applications may be downloaded from City website at https://moreheadcitync.org/home-human-resources/human-resources-employment-application and either:
- Emailed to: employmentapplications@moreheadcitync.org; or
- Applied to: at the nearest Employment Security Commission office.
Application deadline: Open Until Filled EOE
Interested candidates must successfully complete a physical agility test before employment. Testing date to be determined.